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They say the brain is like a computing machine and runs programs like a PC. However, teachers know well that students don’t like to process information like computers. And neuroscience tells us that the brain learns more when the body is also engaged. Shall we take action to introduce movement into lessons to increase learning, activate the students, and engage them in learning? The course is designed to help teachers realize how much more effective their lessons can be when they exploit the connection between movement, learning, and play as contemporary neuroscience suggests. Participants will learn to create positive change in the classrooms by using active games and movement as primary tools. The course will also explore the importance of play for better motivation and less stress, and how it can be used to improve students' concentration. Hence, participants will practice yoga exercises for kids, and have the opportunity to share their own ideas on how to fix lack of motivation. Additionally, the course will provide new ideas on how to use movement and play to learn and revise teaching content, through teamwork and the creation of common digital materials. Finally, participants will learn how to make an outdoor classroom and engage in active breaks, all while having fun and playing. Participants will be involved in an active learning process, focusing on personal experience and self-expression, combining cognitive and physical elements to learn how neuroscience works. By the end of the course, participants will have a deeper understanding of the importance of movement and play in the classroom and be equipped with ...read more.