"Rock It! Transform Classroom Learning with Movement, Songs, and Stories" has over 100 activities you can implement today in your elementary classroom to energize your students and help them learn.

All of the movement activities, songs, and stories for teaching math and English language arts are aligned with Common Core State Standards in grades K - 5 to help you meet those learning goals. Other activities help students learn science, social studies, and health curriculum topics. There are also ideas for movement warm-ups, breaks, and creating a strong classroom community.

Research shows that getting kids active while learning helps engage the brain. The activities in Rock It! will get your students rocking to the beat of success!

For teaching tips, articles, and other resources and strategies on teaching the whole child, visit www.stevereifman.com, check out his Teaching the Whole Child Facebook page, and follow Steve on Twitter (@stevereifman).

“Hundreds of ideas that every teacher loves—practical, brain-friendly, Common Core aligned, and immediately effective.”
—Pat Wyman, author, Amazing Grades and founder, HowToLearn.com

“A must-have for any educator looking for ways to get students engaged, motivated and learning!”
—Jerry Evanski, PhD., author, Classroom Activators

“Movement and music are magic in the classroom.”
—Debra Em Wilson, founder, S’cool Moves

“In a test- and data-driven society, Rock It! brings back the fun to motivate student learning.”
—J.D. Hughes, author, PE2 the Max

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Steve Reifman is a National Board Certified elementary school teacher, author, and speaker. He has a Master’s degree in education from UCLA, and has traveled to Japan as a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar. He has written several books for educators, including Changing Kids’ Lives One Quote at a Time and Eight Essentials for Empowered Teaching and Learning, K-8. Steve is also the author of the award-winning mystery novel Chase Against Time for young readers ages 8 to 12. Steve lives and teaches in Santa Monica, California.