This week's Hook of the Week from Teach Like a PIRATE by Dave Burgess is The Kinesthetic Hook

The Kinesthetic Hook

The brain and body work best when receiving the flow of oxygen and blood; that doesn't happen when students spend their days sitting at a desk. If your class is stagnant and energy has reached a low point, it may be time to incorporate more kinesthetic activities.

Consider these questions when planning for this hook...

• How can I incorporate movement into this lesson?
• Can we throw something, roll something, or catch something inside or outside of class?
• Can we get up and act something out?
• Can we incorporate gestures and motions that students could do from their desks?
• Can we turn the room into a giant opinion meter and have students move to one side or the other based on the statement?
• What kind of stimulation can we do that would allow them to reenact a part of the lesson?
• Can I change the structure of this lesson from a seated activity to a walk-around activity?
• Can I use a game that incorporates movement and action to enhance this lesson?
• How can I guarantee that every student is up and out of their desk at least once during this lesson?

In what ways might you use The Kinesthetic Hook to engage your students or adult learners?

*Excerpt from Teach Like a PIRATE

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