Reinforcing Elementary Math Lessons With Movement

By Elizabeth Peterson 
edutopia.org
5 min



Combining simple exercises with math instruction can help ensure that elementary school students remember these lessons.


If you were to walk by my classroom at 9:01 a.m., you might see my math students out of their seats, moving their arms around and doing squats. It’s not because I’m trading in math time for aerobics. My third-grade students are warming up for their hour of math instruction.

Each move has a purpose and is integrated with the content we’re learning. Sometimes the movements act as a review; other times they’re a preview of what’s ahead. Regardless, the moves my students make are meant to help math concepts stick.

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