Women in Math Who Really Add Up!
Inspire your students with five stories of women in math whose contributions really add up!
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Teacher’s History Guide: Contributions of Famous Black Mathematicians
Celebrating the Black mathematicians who have greatly impacted our nation and the future of mathematics.
Fifth Grade Math Floor Mats for New Concepts
Fifth grade math prepares students for middle school math and beyond. Make sure they’re ready with these three Math & Movement floor mats.
Third Grade Math Floor Mats To Get Students Moving
Third grade marks an important milestone for students. Standardized testing begins in the spring, meaning your class needs to master the third grade math curriculum before March. As a teacher, you face the challenge of teaching that content and engage your students during class. So how can you make practicing crucial math concepts fun for […]
Second Grade Math and Literacy Floor MatsÂ
Looking to engage your students when teaching second grade math? Check out Math & Movement’s top 3 floor mats for kinesthetic learning!
1st Grade Math Mats
Make learning 1st grade math fun with 3 of our kinesthetic floor mats!
DIY: How to Find Local Grants
How to Find Local Grants for Teachers The beginning of any large project can be a daunting task, especially a project that could ultimately earn your school a large amount of money – if done correctly. Even the initial stages of the grant application process can be overwhelming! This early anxiety about the research stage […]
Kinesthetic Engagement in the Virtual Classroom
Kinesthetic Engagement in the Virtual Classroom The coronavirus pandemic has forced many students out of school and required educators to create virtual classrooms. Now that the school year is starting up again, many school districts have opted for a virtual or hybrid model in favor of in-person schooling. While virtual or hybrid options are the […]
BDNF on the Brain: Movement-Based Learning
BDNF on the Brain: Movement-Based Learning In our last post, we talked about the effects of ACEs on the ability to learn. This post focuses on how movement impacts the brain in several ways that are important for children with ACEs. First, movement increases levels of glutamate in the brain through brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). […]
ACEs and Learning
The Effects of ACEs on Learning What are ACEs? Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are any instances of abuse, neglect, or trauma experienced by a minor (Center for Disease Control 2019). Examples of ACEs are health problems, divorce, sexual and physical abuse, and emotional and physical neglect (Jarvis, 2018). A study of 17,000 participants found that […]
