Tap. Rock. Jump. Wiggle. Jiggle. Spin. Pace. Slide. Shuffle. Clap. Snap. Flap. Our students these days do every single one of these actions or movements, right?  Our classrooms are full of kinesthetic learners--children who learn best when receiving sensory input.  Children whose memories retain information better when they've learned it through a hands-on activity.  Children who simply cannot keep their bodies calm and quiet when it is time to listen with their ears, watch with their eyes, and learn with their brain. My crew in Room #2 this year is a lively and large bunch of 28 eager students who need sensory input to stay focused and finish tasks.  Thank goodness for outdoor recess, Go Noodle  "brain breaks," and my repertoire of build-on songs like the Hokey Pokey and She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain! All three   get us up and away from our desks for short periods of time to refresh and rejuvena......