| Program Type | Workshop | Residency |
| Art Form | Dance & Movement |
| Curriculum Connections | STEM | Social and Emotional Learning | Health and Nutrition |
| Target Grades | Pre-K | K | 1 | 2 |
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Description
Whole Body Math is an innovative math program that explores numbers and math through the physical body. We first explore new pathways and connections of movement through changing levels, tempo and some silly body parts as leaders. Students will be encouraged to move dynamically and creatively while crossing the mid-line & challenging their balance all while doing math! Grades preK-2 will play moving math games to solidify numerical concepts, addition, subtraction, fractions, geometry and creative problem solving. Teachers can select areas of focus based on student needs.
Book connections for teachers: Giraffes Can't Dance, From Head to Toe
Book connections for teachers: Giraffes Can't Dance, From Head to Toe
Objectives
-Understand the Concept of Whole Body Math: Define whole body math and its benefits for learning math kinesthetically.
-Explore Kinesthetic Learning Techniques: Identify and describe how physical movement can be integrated into math education to enhance engagement and comprehension.
-Increase Fitness and Coordination: Recognize the importance of physical activity in improving fitness and coordination while learning math.
-Reduce Stress Through Movement: Learn how incorporating movement in math lessons can help decrease stress and promote a positive learning environment.
-Apply Math Games in the Classroom: Discover and practice concrete examples of math games that can be implemented in a classroom setting.
-Adapt Games for Different Needs: Learn how to modify math games to accommodate diverse classroom needs and learning styles.
-Promote Fun in Learning: Develop strategies to make math learning enjoyable and engaging through the use of physical activity and interactive games.
-Explore Kinesthetic Learning Techniques: Identify and describe how physical movement can be integrated into math education to enhance engagement and comprehension.
-Increase Fitness and Coordination: Recognize the importance of physical activity in improving fitness and coordination while learning math.
-Reduce Stress Through Movement: Learn how incorporating movement in math lessons can help decrease stress and promote a positive learning environment.
-Apply Math Games in the Classroom: Discover and practice concrete examples of math games that can be implemented in a classroom setting.
-Adapt Games for Different Needs: Learn how to modify math games to accommodate diverse classroom needs and learning styles.
-Promote Fun in Learning: Develop strategies to make math learning enjoyable and engaging through the use of physical activity and interactive games.
Pricing Information
1 workshop- $441
2 workshops- $588
3 workshops- $735
4 workshops- $882
2 workshops- $588
3 workshops- $735
4 workshops- $882
Program Length
30min for preK. 45 for K,1&2
Participants
20-25
Technical Specifications
• Set Up: if chairs & tables are pushed back already (classroom), 5 min
• Break: 5min, 1.5hrs max
• Strike: 5 min
• Outside Possible: Yes, but can be challenging as the littles tend to float off and I like to keep them close. Also, if there is a lot going on it can be distracting
• Venue-Provided Supplies: White board and dry erase markers. If we are doing measurement and graphing (2nd grade), we need photocopies
• Mobility/Location Needs: I can move from classroom to classroom but need space cleared for dancing and moving. Gym okay but the whole gym is too big- I like to restrict the space so I can have more interaction with the kids
• Break: 5min, 1.5hrs max
• Strike: 5 min
• Outside Possible: Yes, but can be challenging as the littles tend to float off and I like to keep them close. Also, if there is a lot going on it can be distracting
• Venue-Provided Supplies: White board and dry erase markers. If we are doing measurement and graphing (2nd grade), we need photocopies
• Mobility/Location Needs: I can move from classroom to classroom but need space cleared for dancing and moving. Gym okay but the whole gym is too big- I like to restrict the space so I can have more interaction with the kids