by Tara Pelton | Oct 27, 2017 | Blog, Education, Educational Kinesiology, Exceptional Children, gifted exceptional children, Special Education, Special Eduucation, Special Needs Education, Uncategorized
Here is a song we are learning to memorize all of the states and the capitals. It is a really hard song to learn – even for me – And for even the best singers, too, but third graders across the USA are learning it and you can too. I have already practiced...
by Tara Pelton | Jul 23, 2013 | Educational Kinesiology, gifted exceptional children, Special Eduucation, Special Needs Education, Uncategorized
The best way to memorize information for mathematics and music is to put the two together and use music to teach mathematics basics. Even better news – you can use your body to make rhythm in step and movement – and that’s dancing! Before one can...
by Tara Pelton | Jul 10, 2013 | Blog, Educational Kinesiology, Exceptional Children, Special Eduucation, Special Needs Education
Educational Kinesiology: Special Needs; Gross Motor Skills; Danzen (c) Dance; Tap Dance “The importance of gross motor training in the development of curriculum for exceptional individuals has been well documented by research findings. (Sharen Kokaska....
by Tara Pelton | Jul 8, 2013 | Blog, Educational Kinesiology, Exceptional Children, Posture and Brain Health, Special Eduucation, Special Needs Education
In my work in the field of dance and kinesiology (study of movement), I recommend my students to sit in chairs as little as possible. Teachers and Parents: if your child is having difficulty sitting in a chair for the entire study period or simply does not want to do...
by Tara Pelton | Jul 1, 2013 | Blog, Educational Kinesiology, Special Eduucation, Special Needs Education
For parents and Teachers entering the field of Special Education, here are some resource locations where you can learn more. Also, contact your local library and discover the books and references available. IDEA Individuals with Disabilities in Education...
by Tara Pelton | Mar 16, 2013 | Blog, Educational Kinesiology, Exceptional Children, Mathematics, Special Eduucation, Special Needs Education
Why study basic math? When will we ever use basic mathematics? There are two subjects that anyone should be skilled and you are most likely to use for the rest of your life: carpentry and real estate. And they both use basic math and geometry. So, instead of reading...
