Finland’s Education System vs. The US: The Interesting and Surprising Differences

Finland’s Education System Vs. The U.S. Education in Finland is unique but their system seems to work incredibly well. Finland’s education rank has been consistently high, ever since country’s education rankings have been calculated. What makes Finland’s education system so favorable and successful? How does Finland’s education system compare vs. the U.S.? According to the […]
Empowering Teachers to Integrate Movement: Professional Development and Training for Effective Implementation
In the traditional classroom setting, students are often confined to their desks for extended periods, leading to sedentary behavior that can negatively impact both their physical health and academic performance. However, there is a growing recognition of the benefits of movement-based learning, which incorporates physical activity into the educational process. To successfully implement this approach, […]
Math & Movement Math Buddies

By Suzy Koontz You’ve probably heard of Each One Teach One, a classic teaching strategy where a student learns a new skill and then teaches that skill to another student. It’s a great way to engage all students in learning and to help solidify the new knowledge for the students. Math & Movement took this […]
Bring Learning Outdoors for Energetic Students

The Benefits of Outdoor Learning It’s spring, which means your students may be more focused on getting outside for recess than understanding the lesson on the whiteboard. Can we blame them? Everyone loves being outside in the warmth and sunshine after a long, cold winter. Did you know that learning doesn’t have to be restricted […]
Apply to Become One of America’s Healthiest Schools
Become One of America’s Healthiest Schools Have you heard of the America’s Healthiest Schools award? America’s Healthiest Schools is Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s prestigious annual recognition program that honors schools for implementing best practices to support the physical, mental, and social-emotional needs of the learning community. Schools can apply for recognition in various topic […]
5 Characteristics of Kinesthetic Learners

What is a kinesthetic learner? How do they learn new information best? Here’s some common characteristics of students with this learning style.
Hopscotch Games for Kinesthetic Multiplication Activities

Finding multiplication activities for your kids can be challenging. Students often get bored sitting at their desks completing worksheet after worksheet. Why not make multiplication practice into a game? Hopscotch games can become the perfect kinesthetic multiplication activity for your energetic class. Create Your Own Hopscotch Game Multiplication practice games can be set up using […]
Exploratory Learning
Exploratory Learning for Your School Exploratory learning is an inquiry-based, learner-driven form of learning. Implementing tools like Math & Movement products into the school day allows for more interactive experiences for students, which is a key part of exploratory learning. Sensory hallways, stair riser stickers, outdoor stickers, wall stickers, stencils, and classroom floor mats are […]
Kinesthetic Instructional Strategies
Our Student-Centered Approach Promoting Equity Since 2008 The Math & Movement program use instructional strategies with kinesthetic learners in mind. Connecting to movement to learning helps all types of learners and also helps to create equity in the classroom. In one study, 3rd graders took a math test that focused on mixed multiplication facts. Based […]
A STEAM Program that fits your school’s goals

STEAM/STEM Education for Your School Looking for a STEAM/STEM education program for your school? Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) or STEAM with Art included, is growing across the nation. STEAM education takes the skills students develop through STEM education, and enhances them even more through creativity and innovation. STEM and STEAM education helps challenge students […]