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Describe a typical day of a young child or teenager in our society. These descriptions may vary greatly, depending on which individual you are considering. However, what if we defined the average day of the majority of our youth? You would more than likely describe an overuse of technology. Hopefully, you would also label a group of active movers. More often than not, our images will tend to include a collection of inactivity and sedentary children and adolescents. There is a new normal in our culture in which children are spending more time inside their homes as opposed to outside enjoying nature. Digital usage has become a main source for socializing. Binge-watching television and reality TV has replaced family time, where everyone viewed popular shows in order to enjoy common time together.

Is there a new normal in school environments as well? Some educators feel that we have transformed from a culture that educated the child as a whole to one that is preoccupied with making the grade. Standardized tests also play a part in how we design our curriculums. As teachers feel pressure to move at a certain pace through their content, even when students are not mastering the material, stress levels rise and demands increase. Are these current tendencies best practice for optimal learning and success? Educational facilities are playing a significant role in defining this new normal. Our goal must be to keep the positive qualities of this generation while redirecting their undesirable traits. Implementing kinesthetic teaching strategies is one serious tactic that can help get our society back on track while producing children who are active movers.