Contents Foreword: Why Movement Matters: What Every Teacher, Clinician, and Parent Should Know About Children's Brains Cindy Hovington v Acknowledgments vii Introduction 1 Mike Kuczala Part I: What to Know 1. Light a Fire! The Scientific Basis for Integrating Movement Into School and Clinical Settings 7 Lynne Kenney, United States 2. Physical Activity, Neuroplasticity, and Brain Growth: The Key Connections 20 Ty Melillo, United States 3. Enhancing Sensory-Motor, Cognitive, and Social Skills in Young Children Through Physical Activity 32 Joann McFee, Kelly Barnhart, and Lynne Kenney, United States 4. Using Music Interventions to Strengthen Cognition, Co-regulation, and Self-Regulation: The Pre-K SEND Program 51 Angelo Molino with Lynne Kenney, United States Part II: What to Do (Academic Development) 5. Implementing Cognitive-Physical Activities to Strengthen Executive Function Skills for Better Learning and Behavior 67 Lynne Kenney with Mike Kuczala, United States 6. Using Movement and Music to Enhance Language and Reading Skills in Young Children 92 Stacy Fretheim, United States 7. Handwriting and Movement: Addressing Delays and Difficulties 109 Mary Mountstephen, UK 8.

Activity Gym and Cross-Body Activities for Children 126 Piero Crispiani and Eleonora Palmieri, Italy 9. The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning Through Movement 141 Mike Kuczala, United States Part III: What to Do (Self-Regulation and Social-Relational Development) 10. Rhythm and Movement for Early Childhood Self-Regulation Development 153 Kate Williams, Australia 11. "MovementWorks" for Neurotypical and Neurodivergent Learners 167 Ali Golding, UK 12. Promoting Social Connections Through Group Activities 186 Andy Milne, United States 13. Creating Meaningful Movement Experiences Before, During, and After School 198 Andy Vasily, Belgium Conclusion: Putting It All Together So Kids Will Move More to Learn More 211 Mike Kuczala, United States Afterword: The Pediatric Perspective of the Family Experience and Why Returning to Our Roots in Pediatrics Matters for Children Ronald S. Fischler 215 Index 217 About the Editors and Contributors 226.