A few years ago, after a few amazing PD sessions at my school, I became obsessed with increasing engagement in my classroom. One of the best ways that I have found to do this is by adding activities that encouraged my students to MOVE! To get up and out of their seats as often as possible. Sometimes they play games, sometimes they discuss, sometimes they just walk and talk, but they are always activity learning – pun intended. Here are some of my favorite ways to incorporate movement in the ELA classroom.
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