Episode 163: From Classroom to Gym: How Movement Boosts Learning
About this episode
A conversation with PE teacher Gail Dellasanta about how movement enhances children's learning and development.
This week on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita , I’m joined by my former colleague Gail Dellasanta , PE teacher at Varnum Brook Elementary School in Pepperell , Massachusetts . Gail began her career teaching Kindergarten and 1st grade while also leading adult fitness classes at night. When she saw how movement improved students’ focus and academic success, she pursued a graduate degree in physical education and eventually returned to the same school as the PE teacher. Today, Gail creates fun, age-appropriate activities that build locomotor skills, confidence, and social-emotional growth . She also connects PE to the real world—like bringing the excitement of the Winter Olympics into her classes. It’s a great conversation about how movement helps kids learn, grow, and thrive. #HealthyLivingWithYogaAnita #PhysicalEducation #KidsFitness #MovementMatters #ActiveKids #SocialEmotionalLearning #PepperellMA #TeacherSpotlight #HealthyLiving #PodcastInterview
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