Young children are fluent in the language of movement. They use their bodies to explore the world, express feelings, and act out their ideas. As documented by new research on the brain, the use of kinesthetic lessons in the classroom can make the curriculum more tangible, accessible and memorable for students. In the words of neurophysiologist Dr. Carla Hannaford, "Movement anchors thought."

Susan Griss has been moving with students through the curriculum for over twenty years. Her school residencies integrate dance and movement with subjects as diverse as math, history, science and English language arts. In addition to working directly with children, Susan focuses on professional development workshops for pre-service and classroom teachers. She is is on the faculty of Bank Street College of Education in New York and Lesley University in Massachusetts, and is a guest lecturer at colleges, public schools, teacher institutes and art centers around the country.

Her book Minds in Motion: A Kinesthetic Approach to Teaching Elementary Curriculum is published by Heinemann. Her articles on kinesthetic teaching have appeared in Educational Leadership, the Smith College Alumnae Quarterly, and Teaching Artist Journal.