The creator of Action Based Learning (ABL), Jean Blaydes, defines it as the following:
"The movement activities in the ABL Lab are designed to develop necessary components to enhance whole brain learning and to access the parts of the brain that may be otherwise underdeveloped. The station progressions help students master the necessary components for optimal learning to occur."
It's All About Kids (IAK) is partnering with Tulsa County schools to implement ABL Labs. Partnering schools include:
If your school is interested in learning more about Action Based Learning, please complete our ABL Interest Form.
Action Based Learning
KIDSFIT
What is Action Based Learning?
Jean Blaydes Moize: National PE Institute 2014
Good Morning America
CBS Early Morning Show
Brain Breaks
Prospective Association Between Participation in Leisure-time Physical Activity at Age 6 and Academic Performance at Age 12
Moving with the Brain in Mind
LNP Special Report Bodies and Brains
Losing Our Grip: More Students Entering School Without Fine Motor Skills