To Teachers Who Want To Use Mnemonic Movement Cues -- But Aren't Sure How to Get Started Movement is critical to enhancing a student's educational experience! It keeps students alert and awake, increases the flow of blood to the brain, and creates a medium for memory associations. Unfortunately, movement is often underutilized in the classroom. Why? There may be many reasons, including a lack of familiarity on the part of the teacher. Active educational activities, the idea that movement is 'too disruptive' for the students, and lack of time in a test-driven educational world are common challenges. To help overcome these and other obstacles, guest contributor Fritz Bell, includes 12 time efficient, easy-to-implement movement ideas that you can use in your classroom. Many of the students in your class are Bodily-Kinesthetic learners. They learn through their bodies and they need to move. They wiggle and squirm. The following ideas can help make movement be a positive learning force in your classroom.