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Capitalize on your students' high energy using these research-based movement activities to increase intrinsic motivation, improve attitudes, strengthen memory, and boost achievement in your classroom.

Introduction
A Note About the Research
1. The Nature of Implicit Learning
To Understand It Is to Love It
Ten Reasons for Increasing Implict Learning
More Ways to Remember
Take the Long View of Play
2. The Moving Brain
Movement: The Choreography of Systems
How Our Sytems Are Activated
Our Key Biological Systems
Interaction Patterns
3. Indoor Games
What the Science Says
"Chair-Man" of the Bored
Perceptual-Motor/Cognition Enhancement
Movement¿s Impact on Learning
Waking Up the Brain
Sensory Integration
Emotional Expression
Change of Body, Change of Mind
The Binding Solution
Settling Time
Too Much, Too Fast, Won¿t Last
Meaning Making Is State-Dependent
Guidelines for Play
Indoor Movement Ideas
4. Performing Arts
What the Science Says
Creativity
Social Skills Enchancement
Motivation
Perceptual-Motor Enhancement
Self-Discipline
Cognition
Emotional Intelligence
Self-Esteem
Performance Suggstions You Can Use Today
5. Outdoor Play and Recess
What the Science Says
Developing Social Skills
Mind-Body State Changes
Self-Esteem
Spinning Is Good for the Brain
Stress Reduction
When "Not Learning" Is Important
Cognition
When Recess Isn¿t Working
Healthy Participation
Get Outside
Sick Buildings, Sick Learners
Motoring Up Motivation
Playful Ideas You Can Use Today
6. Exercise and Fitness
What the Science Says
New Cells, Better Brain
Self-Esteem
More Efficient Learning
Stress and Aggression
Grades and Test Scores
Perceptual-Motor Skills
Healthy Heart, Healthy Body
Motivation
Improved Discipline
Practical Exercises You Can Use Today
7. Getting a Move On: Policy Implications
A Note to Policy Makers
A Note to Saff Developers
Where to Start
Quick Guide: 65 Alll-Time Best Learning Activators
Best Indoor Games
Best Outdoor Games
Brainy Energizers
Focusing the Brain
Appendix
Bibliography
Brain-Based Resources
About the Author
Index

Eric Jensen is a former teacher who grew up in San Diego, California. With a Ph.D. in Human Development, he synthesizes brain research and develops practical applications for educators. 

He is listed among the top 30 educators in the world at GlobalGurus.org. Dr. Jensen has authored over 30 books, including Different Brains, Different Learners, Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain, Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind, and Poor Students Rich Students. Dr. Jensen co-founded an academic enrichment program held in 14 countries with over 75,000 graduates. He is a member of the invitation-only Society for Neuroscience and the President's Club at Salk Institute of Biological Studies.

Dr. Jensen provides conference speaking and trainings that can be found at jensenlearning.com. Or, contact: eric@jensenlearning.com.