Moving Child Is a Learning Child

Gill Connell

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Moving Child Is a Learning Child

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

How the Body Teaches the Brain to Think (Birth to Age 7)

by Gill Connell

Reading Level 7 12LT Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Did you know that moving your body helps your brain learn? There's a secret map called the Kinetic Scale that shows how babies to big kids like you use movement to grow smarter every day—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Early Childhood EducationHealth and HygieneScience & Nature

Quick Assessment

This engaging book reveals the important connection between movement and early learning, presenting the Kinetic Scale to guide parents and educators in supporting children's development from birth through age seven. It offers practical activities and strategies grounded in current research to promote healthy growth and brain function. Suitable for children ages 9-12, it also serves as a valuable resource for caregivers and educators.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LT — Light — Thematic
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

338 pages
ISBN
9781575425320
Pages
338
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Published
2014
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Early Childhood EducationChildren, Health and HygieneMovement EducationThought and ThinkingLearningPhysiological AspectsEducationPreschool & KindergartenElementaryFamily & RelationshipsChild Development