“…it is necessary to recognize that the early-childhood classroom has been significantly altered by increasingly rigorous academic standards in ways that rarely align with how young children learn,” writes The Atlantic’s Lara N. Dotson-Renta. Dotson-Renta is a mother herself, and for her piece “Why Young Kids Learn Through Movement” talked to many experts who stand by the fact that movement in early learning is vital to future success. A current push for more rigorous academic standards in the early years, however, has forced movement in pre-K and kindergarten classrooms to occur less and less. Dotson-Renta’s sources suggest the phenomenon could be detrimental to the country’s future work force- the movers and shakers who don’t learn to actually move and shake until too late in the game. The ideal classroom set-up for young learners, says professor emerita of early-childhood education at Lesley University Nancy Carlsson-Paige is one that’s in constant movement. “If you walk into a good kindergarten class, everyone is moving. The teacher is moving. There are structured activities, but generally it is about purposeful movement,” she said, according to the article. The National Association for the Education of Young Children says the role of play is crucial to developing healthy behavioral habits for the future; the group is vehemently against policy makers pushing more rigorous standards into the earliest grades while sacrificing play time with no concern. And the list of sources that support play in early learning go on and on. Read more for yourself here and check out related readings below. Nicole Gorman, Education World Contributor.
Opinion: Early Education Classrooms Need More Movement to Breed Movers and Shakers

Breaking News
- Top 5 Features of Industrial Powder Coating Booths
- Four Top Tips to Help You Successfully Juggle Your Career and Online MBA
- Essential Skills You Need to Become a Doctor of Nursing
- Your Checklist for a Seamless Corporate Event
- What To Keep in Mind When Planning a Home Renovation
- 4 Tips to Ensure Your School Selects the Right Tools for Blended Learning
- How has e-commerce changed wedding planning?
- Desi groom tears up after seeing bride dressed in lehenga on wedding day. Watch viral video
- Samsung US offers deals on Galaxy flagship phones and tablets
- USF research team receives $1 million grant to launch oral history project exploring civics education, varying systems of government
- 4 Fun (But Easy) Activities to Enjoy with Older Relatives
- Why Real Estate Investments are a Smart Choice for Any Portfolio
- What To Know About A Career In Law Enforcement
- A Short Guide to Van Security Locks
- 4 Essential Tips for Gamers Who Are Always on the Go
- Weather warnings you shouldn’t ignore
- Best Ways to Pamper Yourself Before Your Wedding Without Going Over-Budget
- Achieve Greater Business Success by Embracing New Technology
- Essential medical technology
- 3 Live Events for an Exciting Date Night This Summer
- Meet Microsoft’s new ink-first app, Journal
- Telegram May Change Free Tagline to Indicate Arrival of Premium Service, Suggests Codes
- Preventing Warehouses from Becoming Damp
- ‘Virtually No Privacy’: VPN Providers Unhappy with New CERT-In Directives, Contemplate Leaving India
- ICICI Bank Raises ₹ 5,000 Crore By Issuing Debt Securities
Popular Post
- Top 5 Features of Industrial Powder Coating Booths
- Four Top Tips to Help You Successfully Juggle Your Career and Online MBA
- Essential Skills You Need to Become a Doctor of Nursing
- Your Checklist for a Seamless Corporate Event
- What To Keep in Mind When Planning a Home Renovation
- 4 Tips to Ensure Your School Selects the Right Tools for Blended Learning
- How has e-commerce changed wedding planning?
- Desi groom tears up after seeing bride dressed in lehenga on wedding day. Watch viral video
- Samsung US offers deals on Galaxy flagship phones and tablets
- USF research team receives $1 million grant to launch oral history project exploring civics education, varying systems of government
- 4 Fun (But Easy) Activities to Enjoy with Older Relatives
- Why Real Estate Investments are a Smart Choice for Any Portfolio
- What To Know About A Career In Law Enforcement
- A Short Guide to Van Security Locks
- 4 Essential Tips for Gamers Who Are Always on the Go
- Weather warnings you shouldn’t ignore
- Best Ways to Pamper Yourself Before Your Wedding Without Going Over-Budget
- Achieve Greater Business Success by Embracing New Technology
- Essential medical technology
- 3 Live Events for an Exciting Date Night This Summer
- Meet Microsoft’s new ink-first app, Journal
- Telegram May Change Free Tagline to Indicate Arrival of Premium Service, Suggests Codes
- Preventing Warehouses from Becoming Damp