Lessons
Level 1, Lesson 1: Where Are We Today?
Topic 1: Overview
Topic 2: What to expect & What is Big Body Play?
Topic 3: The State of Our Health Today
Topic 4: What is Going on?
Topic 5: How Does Play Impact Kids?
Topic 6: The Connection Between Movement and Learning
Topic 7: Wrap-Up, A Story from Kindergarten
Level 1 Lesson 1: Reading assignments & References
Level 1, Lesson 1 Foundations Quiz
Level 1, Lesson 2: Literacy, What's Physical About It?
Topic 1: Review and Introduction
Topic 2: Parents and Schools
Topic 3: Defining Physical Literacy
Topic 4: Children Love to Move
Topic 5: Putting It All Together
Topic 6: Adult Role Models and Conclusion
Topic 7: Reading Material & References
Level 1, Lesson 2: Literacy, What's Physical About It? Quiz
Level 1, Lesson 3: Did You Bring Your Six-Pack? Core Strength and a Child's Success
Level 1, Lesson 3, Topic 1: Introduction
Level 1, Lesson 3, Topic 2: The Pivot to Play Learning Pyramid
Level 1, Lesson 3, Topic 3: What is the Core to a Child?
Level 1, Lesson 3, Topic 4: A Little History & Some Engineering
Level 1, Lesson 3, Topic 5: What Does Core Strength Look Like in Kids Today?
Level 1, Lesson 3, Topic 6: What Does This Mean For Classroom Success?
Level 1, Lesson 3 Topic 7: Wrap -Up
Level 1, Lesson 3: Reading Material and References
Level 1, Lesson 3: Quiz
Level 1, Lesson 4: Running on Empty: Aerobic Movement and the Brain
Topic 1: Introduction
Topic 2: Let's Start By Talking About the Brain
Topic 3: So How Does a Brain Develop?
Topic 4: What Happens to Children When They Exercise Aerobically?
Topic 5: Aerobic Movement, Behavior and Self-Control
Topic 6: What is Happening in the Brain When We Move Aerobically?
Topic 7: Reading Material and References
Level 1, Lesson 4 Quiz
Level 1, Lesson 5: Let's Spin Some Success with a Powerful Vestibular System
Topic 1: Introduction
Topic 2: What is the Vestibular System?
Topic 3: What Do a Well-Developed and a Poorly Developed Vestibular System look like?
Topic 4: How Does this Impact Classroom Success?
Topic 5: What Can Be Done to Support the Vestibular System
Topic 6: What More Can We Do?
Topic 7: Reading Material and References
Level 1, Lesson 5 Quiz
Level 1, Lesson 6: Jump, Push and Pull the Proprioceptive System into Our Tool Box
Topic 1: Introduction
Topic 2: What Is Proprioception? How Does It Work?
Topic 3: How Is It Transferred to the Classroom, Social Skills and Development?
Topic 4: How Do We Strengthen It?
Topic 5: Putting It All Together
Topic 6: Reading and References
Level 1, Lesson 6 Quiz
Level 1, Lesson 7: Tips and Tricks: Starting Your Business & Classroom Management
Topic 1: Introduction
Topic 2: Consider the Big Picture
Topic 3: It's Not All About the Games!
Topic 4: Modeling and Communication
Topic 5: Your Lesson Plans and How to Use Them
Topic 6: Safety and the Environment in Which You Will Conduct Your Program
Topic 7: Seeing is Believing & References
Level 1, Lesson 7 Quiz
Level 1, Lesson 8: Games to Support these Strengths & Skills
Level 1 Lesson Plans: Group 1
Level 1 Lesson Plans: Group 2

Topic 7: Reading Material and References

Reading Material

References

Morin, Amanda. Interception and sensory processing issues: what you need to know.  understood.org.   

Joyce, Christopher et al.  Neuroanatomy, Cranial Nerve 3 (oculomotor). 7/27/20  StatPearls Publishing LLC

OT Toolbox. Vestibular Activities. https://www.theottoolbox.com/vestibular-activities/#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20vestibular%20system,maintain%20a%20field%20of%20vision.

Valency, Craig.  “The Missing Link to Movement Mastery: Part 7: Vestibular Awareness SpiderFit Kids, May 28, 2015  http://spiderfitkids.com/2015/05/28/the-missing-link-to-movement-mastery-part-7-vestibular-awareness/

Lievens, Michael   The vestibular system and vision  10/30/14. strabismusworld.comSuter U, Martini R.  Myelination. Peripheral Neuropathy (Fourth Edition), 2005. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/myelination#:~:text=Myelination%20refers%20to%20an%20increase,the%20efficiency%20of%20electrical%20transmission.

 Fraser-Thrill, Rebecca 2/8/202. Myelination and Tween Impulses. Very Well Family.  www.verywellfamily.com/myelination-porcess-3288324

Hanscom, Angela.  TedX Portsmouth.  The real reason children fidget and what we can do about it.   9/25/18.  https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_hanscom_the_real_reason_children_fidget_and_what_we_can_do_about_it

Braley, Pam. Sensory Processing: The Vestibular System. 3/9/14. www.theinspiredtreehouse.com. accessed 10/24/18. https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/vestibular

Integrated Learning Strategies.  Vestibular System: Your Child’s Internal GPS System for Motor Planning and Attention. 4/13/16. http://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-04-vestibular-system-your-childs-internal-gps-system-for-motor-planning-and-attention

Coulter, Dee Joy. Movement, Meaning and the Mind. Keynote Address, Seventh Annual Kinesiology Foundation Gathering, Greely, CO. July 1993

Hannaford, Carla, Smart Moves: Why Learning is not All in Your Head  2nd edition Great River Books p 170

Alisha 45 Essential Vestibular Activities and Input Ideas. 7/26/17. www.youkidstable.com. https://yourkidstable.com/vestibular-activities-and-input

Arky, Beth. Sensory Processing Issues Explained.  www.childmind.org. Accessed 10/26/18.    https://childmind.org/article/sensory-processing-issues-explained/

Vocovision. 3/6/16. The Vestibular system and speech.  www.vocovision.com/blog/the-vestibular-system-and-speech/

Brain Highways. “Brain Highways: The Vestibular System.” youtube.com. published 8/4/10. video. 7/31/18 

Bhaskar, Shobha. Toe Walking: Should you be concerned?  www.Childrensmd.org. 10/22/15 https://childrensmd.org/browse-by-age-group/toddler-pre-school/toe-walking-should-you-be-concerned/

Integrated Learning Strategies Learning Corner. Plantar Reflex: Why my child may be a toe walker and has poor balance and coordination 3/16/16.  ILSlearningcorner.com. https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-03-plantar-reflex-reasons-why-my-child-may-be-a-toe-walker-and-has-poor-balance-and-coordination/