Myth busting: Real learning only happens when your child is sitting still and quiet... or does it?
Sitting still, staying quiet, maintaining eye contact... these are all asked of children when they’re learning and often considered to be signs that the child is listening and learning effectively. But is it true that we learn best when sitting quietly, or is there value in getting the body involved and allowing fidgeting, movement and even learning on the go?
Myth: Children should be sitting still and listening in order to learn.