Movement at AMSC

AMSC aims to meet children where they are and guide them toward increased endurance, strength, flexibility, and confidence. Time for movement helps us re-energize and come back into alignment throughout the day by relieving tension and increasing blood flow/oxygen levels.  Our movement curriculum is divided into two categories:

Individual Movement - helping us feel grounded, connect with ourselves, and tune in to our bodies.

Group Activities - helping us build strength, connect with others, and gain confidence.

Individual movement may include:

• Stretching

• Bear/Crab Walks

• Yoga

• Obstacle Courses

• Windmills

• Balancing Poses

• Airplanes

• Jumping/Spinning/Twisting

• Catching/Throwing

Group activities may include:

• Relay Races

• Circle Games

• Hula Hoop Games

• Freeze Dancing

• Bowling

• Parachute Games

• Beach Ball Games

• Tag
   

Check out these articles for more about the benefits regular exercise can provide to the mind, body, and spirit:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-well-lived-life/202207/children-s-need-movement

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/exercise.html#:~:text=Besides%20enjoying%20the%20health%20benefits,to%20studying%20for%20a%20test.

https://developlearngrow.com/movement-activities-to-enhance-learning/

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-68632-9