Why Movement Isn’t a Distraction – It’s a Memory Strategy
Some kids just have to move.
They fidget.
They tap.
They pace while they think.
And too often, those behaviours get redirected or corrected.
But here’s what the science says: for many children, movement is how they process, store, and retrieve information.
This week in Thera-Scholars, we’re showing students how to link learning with movement — so their bodies help anchor their memory.
Our tool is a simple and fun Brain & Body Linking Game Sheet — perfect for spelling, times tables, steps to a task, or even group agreements.
Why Movement Supports Memory:
🧠 When movement is linked with thinking, it improves:
- Working memory
- Task engagement
- Recall under stress
- Confidence with repetition
This strategy is especially helpful for:
- Students with ADHD or sensory needs
- Students with anxiety about performance
- Students who don’t “click” with traditional worksheets
This Week’s Tool: Brain & Body Linking Game Sheet
It lets students:
- Match actions with facts or steps (e.g., stomp = “capital letter”)
- Create movements to go with tricky memory tasks
- Learn through repetition — without boredom or shutdown
It can be used for:
📘 Spelling rules
🔢 Counting or skip counting
🌈 Social-emotional routines
🧠 Remembering instructions before a task
Try This:
✅ Co-create a class movement routine for a key skill
✅ Use the sheet as a brain break that doubles as memory building
✅ Let students invent movements to “teach the class” a concept
📝 On Friday, students reflect on what movement helped them remember — and what they might try next time.
Need help embedding multisensory learning or memory-linked calm down strategies? SHS can support your class or individual students.
For more info:
Autism Thera-Scholars Teachers Community
📧 info@succeedhealthcare.com.au
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