Moving Child Is a Learning Child
Gill Connell
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
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.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
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
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 — ThematicNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Preschoolers moving & learning
Rae Pica
Preschoolers moving & learning
Rae Pica
Moving your body
Morgan, Philip
Moving your body
Morgan, Philip
More Music for Moving and Learning (The Moving & Learning Series)
Rae Rica
More Music for Moving and Learning (The Moving & Learning Series)
Rae Rica
Kids on the Move!
Kassandra Schmutz Boyd, Melanie Schmutz Chalk, Jennifer Schmutz Law
Kids on the Move!
Kassandra Schmutz Boyd, Melanie Schmutz Chalk, Jennifer Schmutz Law
The important early years
Liselott Diem
The important early years
Liselott Diem
Motion Commotion
Agency for Instructional Technology
Motion Commotion
Agency for Instructional Technology
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781575425320
- Pages
- 338
- Publisher
- Free Spirit Publishing
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Nonfiction