# Gill Connell

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Learning How Include Movement In Classroom Instruction

Many teachers were never taught how to include movement in their instruction. Join us as we talk about proven ways to bring movement into your classroom. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @MovingSmartNow #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Gill Connell is based in Christchurch, Ne…

Gill Connell - why a moving child is a learning child!

Sue interviews the amazing Gill Connell from New Zealand about how physical play helpc children develop their brains!

130: Moving Smart. With Gill Connell

Have you ever wondered why movement is crucial for your child's learning? Listen in to find the answers with our special guest, Gill Connell. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. An essential conversation with child development expert Gill Connell on the importance of move…

Gill Connell: The Power of PMP in Early Education (part one)

When Melissa's son came home from school talking about PMP she assumed it was like the PE lessons she knew growing up. There are many differences though and parents can unlock so many key literacy and maths skills for their children if they understand the best ways to help them learn through moveme…

Gill Connell: Midlines (PMP part 2)

Gill Connell from Moving Smart returns with part 2 of the Power of PMP. This time we are talking about the often-overlooked topic of midline development in children. The ability to cross the midlines of the body is foundational for reading, writing, co-ordination and cognitive growth. Gill offers…

Mental and Physical Health for Children: The HIGHLIGHTS from 2025

How well a child does at school is often linked to how they feel there. That can depend on so many factors. We know that academic achivement is one of them and the previous episode covers some of the best tips for maximising ability in reading and writing. This episode looks at all those other fact…

Risky Play and Why it Matters with Gill Connell

How to encourage risky play and why it matters. Gill Connell from Moving Smart explains the importance of allowing kids to step outside their comfort zones while maintaining a safe environment. Gill talks about how the language we use can either instil fear or encourage courage in children. They d…

How Do We Manage Learning Through Movement?

Did you know that playing on the monkey bars could help improve your child’s writing skills? It’s reported all over the world that our lives are becoming more sedentary than ever before, and the knock-on effects for children extend far beyond health issues. Movement is key for cognitive developmen…

Under the Umbrella with Gill Connell - The Body Teaches the Brain

In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by Gill Connell for a conversation about something that sits at the heart of everything we do in PE, movement. Gill shares her fascinating perspective on how movement helps shape the developing brain, and why it matters so much for children's l…