Why Children Need to Be Physically Active While They Learn
Study after study proves Montessori’s theories on movement in the classroom. Physical activities incorporated throughout the day help children stay more focused, but they help in other ways too. Montessori private preschool and elementary programs understand the benefits of activity and strive to successfully incorporate it into every lesson so your children get the best out of their educational experience. Here is a look at some of the benefits of incorporating physical activity and education:
Fine Motor and Intellectual Skills – From birth to around four-and-a-half years old, children need physical activity in order to develop and refine their motor skills. Without the right kinds or amount of activity, children risk falling behind their peers in developing fine motor skills. Many studies directly link the development of motor movements to intellectual abilities in children over five years old. This means that physical activities for toddlers at home and in private preschool will affect how the child does in the classroom down the road.
Brain Development and Organization – Movement is the key factor in developing children’s brains at a normal or advanced rate. Brain development has been clearly linked to better organizational skills and learning abilities. When children move throughout the day, their brains are better able to understand, process, and develop as they should. Physical movement plays an important role in many Montessori learning techniques and is often paired with other instruction for the best educational results.
Attentive, Focused Learning – Once again, scientific studies promote physical movement by linking it to children’s attentiveness in the classroom. These studies actually prove that children are more attentive and focused after a period of physical activity than they are after a period of sitting still. By interspersing physical activity and focused teaching throughout the day at Montessori schools, we are able to provide the best learning environment for our students.
As a parent, you want your child to learn and develop in the best and most effective way possible. At Starwood Montessori in Frisco, TX, we offer your child this opportunity through our exciting and passionate educational practices. Call us today at (972) 712-8080 to enroll your child or to learn more about our unique educational experience.
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