I am becoming more aware of my need for movement. This has made me more sympathetic to my student's needs for movement. I have given my students more opportunity for movement in their otherwise motionless day. It also made a lot of sense to me when it was said 'It's not enough to just do these things. By the end of the course they have developed and taught a movement-based lesson in their content area or grade level.
Teachers find that they look forward to their class.
Nicole P. They also have an opportunity to think about larger issues in education. The last class got me thinking about society and the pressures we put on one another regarding the proper way to stand and how to move. The benefits extend beyond the teacher's professional lives, as well. I have always taken my body for granted. I have made it a point to pass on this information to my students and colleagues whenever possible.