Do you recommend physical activity in the classroom?
Answer
Yes, I recommend physical activity in the classroom to decrease stress and help with attention. For example, I knew a special education teacher who had a classroom of teenage boys. As she transitioned from one activity to another, she would have them march to the beat of a drum. When they sat down to do their work, they were all able to focus and stay on task. I think physcial activity in small doses (30-60 seconds) throughout the day can be very helpful. Some ideas can be running in place or standing up to get the wiggles out.
Rondalyn V. Whitney, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Rondalyn Whitney’s research focuses on emotional disclosure to reduce stress and improve quality of life and family quality of life when raising a child with disabilities. She is the author of more than 6 books, her work has been published in over 10 scholarly journals and she is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association. She serves as a reviewer for several journals.
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