Rock It! Transform Classroom Learning with Movement, Songs, and Stories

by Steve Reifman

Rock It! Transform Classroom Learning with Movement, Songs, and Stories has over 100 activities you can implement today in your elementary classroom to energize your students and help them learn.

All of the movement activities, songs, and stories for teaching math and English language arts are aligned with Common Core State Standards in grades K - 5 to help you meet those learning goals. Other activities help students learn science, social studies, and health curriculum topics. Steve also gives ideas for movement breaks throughout the day and shows how his activities work toward creating a strong classroom community.

Research shows that getting kids to move and be active while learning helps engage the brain. Steve’s activities in Rock It! will get your students rocking to the beat of success!

192 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2013

About the author

I am a National Board Certified elementary school teacher, writer, and speaker in Santa Monica, CA. I am the author of several resource books for educators, including Eight Essentials for Empowered Teaching and Learning, K-8. I am also the creator of the Chase Manning Mystery Series for kids 8-12. Each book in the series features a single-day, real-time thriller that occurs on an elementary school campus. For tips and strategies on teaching the whole child, visit http://stevereifman.com

Reviews

[Rosemary Daly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Contains some excellent suggestions for teachers in the classroom who are trying to keep their students interested and at their best.