Really Good Stuff® Get Moving Kit

Description

This comprehensive movement kit transforms restless energy into focused learning with 160+ activity combinations, programmable options, and visual prompts. Perfect for homeschool families who need flexible, indoor movement solutions that boost concentration and creativity while managing the wiggles.

Instant Brain Break Solutions: When attention spans wane during lessons, this kit provides immediate, structured movement activities that re-energize young minds and improve focus. The 160 different activity combinations from the twist cubes ensure variety that keeps children engaged and prevents boredom.

Weather-Independent Physical Education: Homeschool families no longer need to worry about rainy days or limited outdoor space. This kit delivers a full gymnasium’s worth of exercise options right in your living room, ensuring children meet their daily physical activity needs regardless of weather conditions.

Self-Directed Learning Tools: The activity sticks and carpet spots empower children to choose their own movement breaks, building decision-making skills and self-regulation. This independence allows parents to continue teaching other children while confident that the active learner is engaged in purposeful movement.

Multi-Age Adaptability: From preschoolers to middle schoolers, every family member can participate using the same tools. The variety of activities naturally scales to different ability levels, making it perfect for homeschool families with children of varying ages learning together.

Stress Relief for Parents and Children: Physical movement reduces stress hormones and increases feel-good endorphins for the whole family. When learning becomes challenging or emotions run high, these movement activities provide a healthy outlet that benefits everyone’s mental health.

Space-Efficient Organization: Compact storage boxes keep all components organized and easily accessible, crucial for homeschool families who need to maximize learning space. The portable design allows movement activities anywhere in the home or even during field trips.

Customizable Learning Experience: Six programmable sticks allow families to create activities tailored to their specific needs, curriculum goals, or children’s interests, making this kit uniquely adaptable to each family’s homeschool style.

Creative Ways Homeschoolers Can Use This Kit

Curriculum Integration

• Math movement: Create activities that practice skip counting, multiplication tables, or geometric shapes through body movements
• Language arts actions: Act out vocabulary words, spelling patterns, or story characters using movement prompts
• Science demonstrations: Use body movements to model planetary orbits, chemical reactions, or animal behaviors
• History reenactments: Create movement activities that represent historical events, battle strategies, or cultural dances

Learning Style Accommodations

• Kinesthetic learners: Provide essential movement during traditionally sedentary subjects like reading or writing
• Attention challenges: Use movement breaks every 15-20 minutes to reset focus and improve retention
• High-energy children: Channel excess energy into productive learning activities rather than disruptive behaviors
• Sensory processing: Offer proprioceptive input through structured movement to help regulate sensory systems

Transition and Schedule Management

• Subject changes: Use quick movement activities to mentally shift between different academic topics
• Energy level management: Gauge when children need calming versus energizing activities
• Time management: Teach time awareness by timing different movement activities
• Routine building: Incorporate consistent movement breaks into daily homeschool schedules

Social and Emotional Learning

• Sibling cooperation: Create team-based movement challenges that require collaboration
• Confidence building: Allow children to lead movement activities and teach others
• Emotional regulation: Use specific movements to help process frustration, excitement, or anxiety
• Communication skills: Practice giving and following directions through movement games

Assessment and Review

• Knowledge reinforcement: Review lesson content through movement-based activities
• Comprehension checks: Use physical responses to gauge understanding of concepts
• Memory building: Create movement patterns that help memorize facts, formulas, or sequences
• Creative expression: Allow children to demonstrate learning through self-designed movement activities

Family Fitness and Wellness

• Morning energizers: Start each school day with family movement activities
• Afternoon re-energizers: Combat post-lunch energy dips with targeted activities
• Indoor recess alternatives: Provide structured play when outdoor options aren’t available
• Family bonding: Include parents and caregivers in movement activities for quality time

Special Circumstances Support

• Sick day activities: Gentle movements for children who aren’t feeling 100% but can still participate
• Limited mobility accommodations: Adapt activities for children with physical limitations
• Quiet time needs: Choose low-impact movements when noise levels must be minimal
• Travel learning: Portable components work in hotel rooms, relative’s homes, or other temporary spaces

Independent Learning Skills

• Self-advocacy: Teach children to recognize when they need movement breaks
• Time management: Help children estimate how long different activities take
• Problem-solving: Encourage creative combinations using multiple components
• Leadership development: Rotate responsibility for choosing family movement activities

This versatile kit transforms the challenge of managing active children during homeschool into an opportunity for enhanced learning, improved focus, and stronger family connections through joyful movement.