173. Use Your Bodies to Learn

Melissa and I just discovered an interesting coincidence about us: We both grew up as theater kids! Although we didn't pursue theater professionally, we bonded over our kinesthetic approach to home education. Our products, such as the Quill, Dart, Arrow, Boomerang, and Slingshot (affectionately abbreviated to Q-DABS), are designed to incorporate movement into learning. For example, when writing the Dart program, Melissa focused on creating activities that allow children to embody the concepts they're learning. As parents ourselves, we always consider how to keep kids active and engaged while teaching. Research shows that when children use their bodies to learn, they retain information better and have more fun. By creating a dynamic and enjoyable learning experience, kids start to trust that lessons can be interesting and relevant. Come along with us as we share some of the techniques we use at Brave Writer to integrate embodied learning and make lessons more engaging and effective. You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/ Resources: Book: On Stage by Lisa Bany Winters Looking for a new math program? Get a free trial of CTCMath.com today to get a free trial. Try our Semester-Long Dart, Arrow, and Boomerang for literature and grammar activities! Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more! Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-started Sign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz Connect with Julie: Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriter Twitter: twitter.com/bravewriter Facebook: facebook.com/bravewriter