Ready Bodies Learning Minds

Motor Lab Research

Action Research Project, Bulverde Elementary School, Comal ISD, TexasDr. Denise Kern In October of 2002, Athena Oden, creator of Ready Bodies, Learning Minds, and Dr. Denise Kern, Principal  of  Bulverde  Elementary  School  in  Comal  Independent  School  District,  began  a  controlled research project into the effectiveness of the motor lab developed by Athena Oden, physical therapist. …

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A Classroom Full of Embodied Beings: An Anthropological Discussion

A Classroom Full of Embodied Beings: An Anthropological DiscussionAthena Oden, PT(Publish copy: The Journal, a publication of the Society of Classical Learning, Winter 2017) In a room full of desks and chairs, carefully aligned, twenty second graders sit with their feet on the ground and hands carefully folded. It’s time for the daily math lesson, …

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Create a Virtual Motor Lab

As school districts are switching to online learning, we have had many questions on how to continue the motor lab at home.  In the following video, Athena Oden, P.T. and author of the Ready Bodies Learning Minds workshop and curriculum gives her suggestions and tips of how to create a virtual motor lab for your students. …

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Physical Therapist Testimonial

A Ready Bodies, Learning Minds Motor Lab testimonial from a physical therapist at a recent seminar. The RBLM motor lab consists of sensory integration and motor control activities to assist ALL children- with and without disabilities. From behavior, to classroom management, to handwriting assistance, to developing independence – our RBLM motor labs can help your …

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