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Hunter, Tom – Young Children, 2000
Discusses the importance of movement to mental and physical development, especially in young children's learning environments. Suggests that children naturally need to move in order to learn, and adults' efforts to entice children to sit still, pay attention, and be quiet often run contrary to this need. Proposes creating safe learning…
Descriptors: Attention, Childhood Needs, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style