ADHD and Kinesthetic Learning
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. -Chinese Proverb.
ADHD
There are three types of ADHD and each have different characteristics. Type 1: ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive- is diagnosed when a child demonstrates hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, excessive restlessness, being overactive and easily aroused. Type 2: ADHD Predominantly Inattentive- .Is diagnosed when a child demonstrates that they are easily distracted, forgetful, unable to keep attention on tasks or activities, ignores speaker even when spoken to directly, does not follow instructions, has difficulty finishing schoolwork or chores, is easily sidetracked, is disorganized, avoids tasks that require long periods of mental effort, and loses important things needed for tasks and activities. Type 3: ADHD Combined- is diagnosed when a child demonstrates behaviors from the two other types of ADHD, both Inattentive ADHD and Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD. |
Kinesthetic Learning
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Studies have shown that kinesthetic learners are sometimes diagnosed with ADHD because they were moving in and out of their seat a lot, they were unable to learn traditionally, and they would lose interest quickly. Please refer to the button below for a link to a comprehensive break down of the difference between children with ADHD and kinesthetic learners.
According to the Teaching Alliance of America about 29% of learners in the United States are visual learners, 34% are auditory learners and 37% of learners are kinesthetic learners.
Kinesthetic learning in the classroom to support to students with ADHD
Why? You should incorporate kinesthetic learning into your classroom to support your student with ADHD because it will allow them to use their strengths in their learning. Student with ADHD will enjoy the learning process, retain more information, and feel more successful when they learn kinesthetically.
Why? You should incorporate kinesthetic learning into your classroom to support your student with ADHD because it will allow them to use their strengths in their learning. Student with ADHD will enjoy the learning process, retain more information, and feel more successful when they learn kinesthetically.
When? Kinesthetic learning can be incorporated throughout all academic content areas and at all grade levels.
Kindergarten- 2nd Grade Kinesthetic Learning Opportunities
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3rd- 5th Grade Kinesthetic Learning Opportunities
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How?
Changing your teaching approach can feel scary. Here are ten easy ways to incorporate kinesthetic learning into your everyday classroom:
1. Provide Shake Breaks using GoNoodle or MeMoves
2. Don't sweat the small stuff! When your student is wiggling, tapping, or bobbing don't let it get to you! They aren't doing it to disturb you, but are doing it to self regulate.
3. Get a class trampoline! Allow students time to jump their jitters out before and after a time they are required to sit and focus for a long period.
4. Role play and act out new information!
5. Incorporate dance and song when they are learning a new concept. You can find a lot of guided dances on youtube that teach many curriculum concepts.
6. Try flexible seating! This can be as easy as allowing them to do their work on a clip board while lying down!
7. Provide manipulatives for paper based learning.
8. Incorporate project based learning
9. Make sure they drink PLENTY of water!
10. Teach them guided deep breathing and relaxation techniques.
Changing your teaching approach can feel scary. Here are ten easy ways to incorporate kinesthetic learning into your everyday classroom:
1. Provide Shake Breaks using GoNoodle or MeMoves
2. Don't sweat the small stuff! When your student is wiggling, tapping, or bobbing don't let it get to you! They aren't doing it to disturb you, but are doing it to self regulate.
3. Get a class trampoline! Allow students time to jump their jitters out before and after a time they are required to sit and focus for a long period.
4. Role play and act out new information!
5. Incorporate dance and song when they are learning a new concept. You can find a lot of guided dances on youtube that teach many curriculum concepts.
6. Try flexible seating! This can be as easy as allowing them to do their work on a clip board while lying down!
7. Provide manipulatives for paper based learning.
8. Incorporate project based learning
9. Make sure they drink PLENTY of water!
10. Teach them guided deep breathing and relaxation techniques.