Performance Boosters—Elementary

By Joyce T. Sanders

Homeschool educator

Former public school teacher, 5 years

Culpeper, Virginia

Alvin was learning his addition facts slowly. When it seemed he’d memorized a few, he forgot others. He wasn’t enthusiastic about committing equations to memory. He fidgeted in his seat. He didn’t enjoy the material, so learning was drudgery for him.

Our students’ bodies are full of energy. Rather than sitting at desks, they long to stretch and exercise their muscles. While it may be difficult to incorporate physical movement into lesson plans, you’d be surprised how dramatically it can help...