By revealing how embodied cognition and allostatic load shape attention, regulation, and learning, this work shows that classroom environments are not neutral backdrops but active forces in children’s cognitive development.
A New Perspective
“Cognition is not entirely ‘in the head,’ but distributed across an integrated system of brain, body, and world.”
-Shaun Gallagher
Learning doesn’t happen in isolation. It unfolds through a connection between the brain, the body, and the environment. Classrooms that honor this connection, through space, movement, and natural materials help children thrive.