The attention span of a typical child is two - three minutes for each year of age. This means that a typical kindergartener can focus on a task for only 10-15 minutes. How do we respond when students struggle to maintain focus for the entire class period?
In this first episode of the Creating Spaces podcast, we dive into the essential role of movement in the classroom with educator Jennifer Duffy. With her extensive background in education, Jennifer is able to shed light on the benefits of incorporating both calming and energizing activities into daily routines, aiming to improve focus and engagement among students.
We discuss practical tips and strategies for integrating movement, highlighting its importance for physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. Jennifer also explores how educators can create more dynamic and inclusive spaces that encourage movement as a natural part of the learning process. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on making classrooms more active and supportive environments for a variety of learners.
Jennifer Duffy’s career in education started over 20 years as a Special Education Teacher. Since then, Jennifer has also been an Inclusion Facilitator, Literacy Consultant, Assistive Technologist, Instructional Technologist and is currently an Customer Success Specialist for EPS Learning. Jennifer has a passion for empowering learners to find their voice and cause positive change in a connected world.
Learn more through Jennifer’s article on movement in education: https://fomcore.com/quick-and-easy-ways-to-get-your-students-moving/
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