Teachers enrolled in this course will...

Know

• Adding movement to the classroom.  Strategies and how each can be used in your classroom (all grade levels considered).  How adding movement can support student’s mental health and engagement in your classroom.
• What differentiation can look like in your classroom and where to start differentiation to maximize student learning.  Ideas for incorporating creativity and challenging students to a higher-level of learning.
• The importance of good classroom management.  Finding a balance between structure, flexibility and choice for you and your students.

Understand

• How adding simple movement strategies into your classroom can be beneficial for students and your learning environment.
• Viewing choice boards and activity checklists that can be used for differentiation while focusing on engagement from all students.  
• Pace and classroom management. Strategies for good classroom management, engagement and enjoyment for your students.

and Be Able To

• Reflect on the movement strategies present and generate ways in which these could be implemented into your classroom setting.
• Identify areas that you can use in your classroom.  Manipulate and design your own learning planners for students in your classes that incorporate areas of focus.   
• Reflect on your classroom management.  Create tools to utilize for your classroom (partner strategies, group cards, routine and communication examples).