MOVRS
Brian Lang
The mission of the MOVRS podcast is to educate listeners on the importance of movement and play in the lives of children. Listen as we interview leaders in the fields of education, movement, and play from around the world.
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05/18/20 • 57 min
I had such an awesome conversation with Takaharu and Yui, and you can easily get a feel for the passion they have for what they do and trying to create the best environment possible for kids. They give us the 'why' behind many of the design elements of Fuji Kindergarten that I hadn't heard before, and I believe we can use many of those same principles in schools around the world, no matter the design.
I hope you enjoy listening this episode as much as I did, and if we have earned it, please consider subscribing and giving us a 5 star review! Thank you!
Bio:
Takaharu and Yui Tezuka have extensive experience designing spaces for children, such as Fuji Kindergarten, which was named the best school in the world by OECD(Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) and UNESCO. They recently received the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture from UNESCO. Takaharu`s TED Talk recorded 7th in the world for the number of views in 2015. While their activity is based on architectural design, they hold lectures all over the world, receiving offers from OECD. Their theory on children`s environment is published as the "Yellowbook" from Harvard University. ( Learn more at http://www.tezuka-arch.com/)
Timeline:
00:01:30 Takaharu and Yui's Story
00:07:15 Designing Fuji Kindergarten
00:15:00 School and Nature Interdependence
00:20:45 The Role of Sound in Education
00:30:40 Small Doses of Danger
00:37:00 Fuji Kindergarteners Move 4km a Day
00:44:15 Leaving a Legacy
00:49:00 Next Project - Junior High School
Website:
http://www.tezuka-arch.com/
Ted Talk:
https://www.ted.com/talks/takaharu_tezuka_the_best_kindergarten_you_ve_ever_seen
MOVRS:
Website - http://www.movrs.org
Instagram - wermovrs
04/06/20 • 70 min
Dr. Debbie Rhea is a full professor in Kinesiology and Associate Dean of Research and Health Sciences in HCNHS at Texas Christian University. She prepares K-12 physical education teachers and is fully invested in her newest research called LiiNK (Let’s inspire innovation ‘N kids) which examines whole child development through the addition of unstructured, outdoor play breaks and character development in the schools daily.
In this episode we draw on her decades of experience as an educator, and time overseas performing research in Finland. We talk about the importance of unstructured outdoor play, increased recess time, and the value of a character development program.
The Liink Project
Wrong Turns, Right Moves in Education
Debbie's 4 Steps to Change Schools:
- 4 Unstructured Play Breaks/Day, 15 Minutes Each
- Character Development Curriculum Taught Daily
- Pre-K-Grade 2 Half Days Only
- Developmental vs. Academic Achievement Assessment Models
Dr. Rhea's Favorite Books:
Timeline:
5:03 - Debbie's backstory
15:14 - Her experience in Finland
20:26 - 4 Steps to Change Schools
27:10 - Character Development
30:42 - Benefits of unstructured play
34:22 - No balls on the playground
41:29 - Ethics/religion class in Finland
51:01 - Liink Project details
MOVRS on Instagram
04/29/24 • 50 min
I'm pumped to start of this next season with a returning guest, Linda Åkeson McGurk. She was a big inspiration behind our move from NY to Sweden, and it's so cool to be able to talk to her again after now living in Sweden for almost 2 years. We talk about some of our shared experiences living in the US and Sweden, and spend a lot of time talk about her amazing new book, The Open-Air Life.
We hope you enjoy the episode, and please don't forgot to rate it and subscribe so you don't miss out on new content! Thank you!
http://www.movrs.org
http://www.instagram.com/movrskids
Linda Åkeson McGurk is a Swedish American writer and author of the parenting memoir There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge) which was published by Simon & Schuster in 2017 to critical acclaim. Her second book, The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Connect with Nature Every Day was published by Penguin Random House in 2022. McGurk and her books have been featured in several leading American magazines, newspapers and online sites, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The New York Post, Huffington Post, Psychology Today, Orion Magazine, Slate Magazine, TreeHugger, ScaryMommy and many more. Her own writings about Scandinavian parenting have appeared in publications across the world, including Time.com and Parents.com. McGurk is a passionate advocate for the Nordic outdoor tradition friluftsliv and believes that the best childhood memories are created outside, while jumping in puddles, digging in dirt, catching bugs and climbing trees. She is the founder of the blog Rain or Shine Mamma, a resource where parents and other caregivers find tips and inspiration for outdoor play every day, regardless of the weather.
08/31/20 • 25 min
Nicole is the founder of Hikyoga, based out of Rochester, NY. "Hikyoga is an amazing new yoga practice taking yoga outside. Hikyoga blends hiking and yoga. Hikyoga awakens the lives of others by promoting individuals to be more present in the outdoors."
Nicole and I talk about how her business got started and why kids should be doing yoga. She is offering Hikyoga training on the weekend of September 12th, 2020. Head to her website for more information!
Also, don't don't forget to subscribe/follow/rate/review if you liked it! Thank you!
hikyoga.com
@hikyoga
@helloyogagirl
movrs.org
@movrs.podcast
06/22/20 • 36 min
Jon Schnaufer is the General Manager of RocVentures indoor climbing gym in Rochester, NY. They have been in business since 1995, and offer a wide range of climbing opportunities to people of all ages. Jon also runs the adaptive climbing program which offers individuals with mental and physical disabilities unique and rewarding challenges they won't experience anywhere else!
Jon and I talk about how he believes climbing is one of the greatest sports for kids and can help build confidence. He also explains the amazing adaptive program and how important the community aspect is to it. 9Please check out their website for more details on how you can get involved with climbing at RocVentures!
Website:
https://www.rocventuresclimbing.com/
Instagram:
@rocventures_climbing
http://www.movrs.org
@wermovrs
05/04/20 • 53 min
Nate VanKouwenberg is the owner/founder of Next Level Strength and Conditioning in Fairport, NY. He is also the strength and conditioning coach for the RIT Men's Hockey team, and a physical education teacher at Victor Central Schools. Since its opening in 2004, Next Level has become one of the premier sports performance facilities in Western New York. Listen in as Nate shares how he manages the variety of different things he's involved in, and how play is a crucial part of athletic development. Enjoy the show and please subscribe and rate it if we've earned it! Thank you!
Website:
http://trainatnextlevel.com/
Email:
[email protected]
Instagram:
Next Level Strength and Conditioning - @nextlevelrochester
Nate VanKouwenberg - @natevank19
Joe Aratari - @joearatari
Mike Moon - @mikemoon_nlsc
Kurt Bednarcyk - @kb.inatree
Kyle Melnick - @kmelnyk95
Books:
11/02/20 • 51 min
Ginny Yurich is the founder of 1000 Hours Outside, "a global movement designed for any age child (or adult) and any environment" meant to encourage families to spend more time outside. I have been implementing this program and tracker sheets with my students at school, and with my son at home. Once you get your kids outside, nature takes care of everything for you. In this day and age of screen use, it is more important than ever to encourage outdoor play. Enjoy the show, and be sure to check out Ginny's website and social for more!
"We track a lot of things these days - steps, calories, budgets, frequent flyer miles etc - why not track something so beneficial to our children as well? There are so many things that compete for our time so it's easy for something like this to get back-burnered. We found that if we spread these 4-6 hour chunks out over a few days (shooting for roughly 20 hours a week) it would take us to averaging about 1,000 hours of outside activity a year. That seems insane, maybe - we get it. But did you know the average American child spends 1,200 hours a year in front of screens? Now THAT seems insane to us, but hey, we get it - parenting is hard and sometimes those screens 'seem' like such a welcome reprieve from the chaos. We certainly are not militant about it and we don't take a 'no screens ever or you will surely die' approach either. But we would, quite vehemently, argue that nature- big, beautiful, bountiful nature - is the absolute and very BEST reprieve for you and your children. Honestly, they don't even compare!"
https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/
@1000hoursoutside
Books mentioned in this episode:
Last Child in the Woods - Richard Louv
Balanced and Barefoot - Angela Hanscom
How to Raise a Wild Child - Scott Sampson
No Such Thing as Bad Weather - Linda McGurk
12/06/21 • 40 min
Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist, the founder of TimberNook, and author of the best-selling book Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children.
Show topics include:
Outdoor play
Playgrounds
Sensory Stimulation
Vestibular System
and more!
04/06/20 • 58 min
In this episode we talk with Guy Thorne of FuturPointe dance, and a former member of Garth Fagan dance. FuturPointe is a reggae-ballet dance company based out of Rochester, NY that blends a ton of different disciplines and styles into one dynamic show. Guy is the co-founder of the company along with his wife N'Jelle, and together with their dancers have performed all around the world including Trinidad, the Bahamas, San Diego, and London.
Guy shares with us how he got started in dance and why it's important to move more often and more creatively. He also offers some tips for those non-dancers out there like me who have no idea where to start. If you've ever spent a few minutes around a young kid you'll notice their urge to dance, and they do it without caring what the world thinks about them. Guy explains to us ways to use dance to engage kids in learning in fun ways. Check out their company through the links below!
https://www.futurpointe.org/
Instagram:
FuturPointe Dance
Guy Thorne
MOVRS Instagram
Timeline:
2:40 - Guy's background-Guyana-Jamaica-NYC-Rochester
9:30 - Flaws with common thoughts about movement/dance
13:18 - Dance and vulnerability
17:55 - Kids learning through movement
23:20 - How to get non-dancers moving
29:53 - Storytelling with movement
36:15 - "The silliness of it is the vulnerability of it"
37:47 - What is FuturPointe Dance?
40:30 - Advice from his Father "You get good enough at something and people will pay you for it, and you can make a living doing it"
51:12 - Why should people dance?
07/13/20 • 62 min
Ben Landers is a K-12 certified Physical Education teacher and has been teaching K-5th PE since 2007. Ben started the website ThePEspecialist.com in 2014 in an effort to provide an amazing resource for teachers. He has a passion for kids and teaching quality physical education lessons that will empower students to be the best they can be. Being a PE teacher is such a great opportunity to have a positive impact on the kids that you teach, but his hope is to also impact more students by providing resources and ideas to teachers.
Listen to find out Ben's top 3 games, technology uses, and classroom management strategies. Also learn about Ben's passion for mentoring and how his faith influences the way he teaches. I had a great time talking with Ben and learning more about him, I hope you enjoy it!
Don't forget to subscribe/share/review this if you liked it, thank you!
Episode Timeline:
1:05 - Top 3 Favorite PE Games
7:10 - Top 3 Uses of Technology
11:00 - Top 3 Classroom Management Strategies
16:15 - How Ben got started in PE
25:30 - How Ben's faith influences his career
34:00 - Mentoring through Ezekiel Ministries
40:45 - Keeping this fun and engaging
44:00 - The importance of self-reflection
47:00 - Why are high school PE students disengaged in class?
55:00 - Book recommendation(s)
Books:
The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath
No Standing Around in My Gym by J.D. Hughes
Mentors:
J.D. Hughes - @jdhughes_pe2themax
Joey Feith - @phys_educator
Jarrod Robinson - @thepegeek
You can check out Ben's E-course's on PE Central at the links below:
- My Favorite Apps for Teaching Phys ED
- A complete overview of all my favorite apps used while teaching and a video tutorial showing you how to use each app step by step
- Phys Ed Hacks: Tips, Tricks and Strategies for Classroom Management in PE Class
- A complete overview of all of the management systems that will help you hold kids responsible and provide clear expectations and consequences for students - leaving you with more time and energy to TEACH!
Secondary Resources:
Physedagogy - https://physedagogy.com/
Nathan Hornes - https://www.iphys-ed.com/
- Dave Senecal https://twitter.com/pepalooza
- Matt Pomeroy https://twitter.com/Physed_Pomeroy
- Sarah Gietschier-Hartman
https://twitter.com/GHSaysRockChalk - Stephanie Sandino https://twitter.com/smsandino
- Jerry Honeycutt: https://twitter.com/honeycutt_pe
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FAQ
How many episodes does MOVRS have?
MOVRS currently has 42 episodes available.
What topics does MOVRS cover?
The podcast is about Education For Kids, Movement, Parenting, Kids & Family, School, Play, Podcasts, Education, Leaders, Kids and Children.
What is the most popular episode on MOVRS?
The episode title 'Elevating Basketball with Mitchell Kirsch | Ep. 37' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on MOVRS?
The average episode length on MOVRS is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of MOVRS released?
Episodes of MOVRS are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of MOVRS?
The first episode of MOVRS was released on Apr 6, 2020.
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