07/18/2026
Cimarron is representing at the Charlotte Mason Institute conference this year!
What role does movement play in helping children learn and grow?
Nikki is a certified secondary education and physical education teacher, former coach, and current educator in a Charlotte Mason hybrid school. She teaches Swedish Drill as part of the school day and brings purposeful movement into the rhythm of learning. She is passionate about helping families experience movement as a joyful and meaningful part of the day.
She will be leading two sessions at the conference:
Everyday Play: Classic Games, Movement, and Fun
Charlotte Mason wrote that “races and chases, ‘tag,’ ‘follow my leader,’ and any romping game they may invent, will be more to their minds.” This teen session invites students to participate in movement games inspired by Mason’s ideas. Through classic playground games and cooperative challenges, teens experience the joy of moving together in structured, low-pressure play that supports attention, self-control, and social connection.
Preparing the Mind by Engaging the Body: Brain Readiness Through Intentional Movement
Intentional movement can be especially meaningful for neurodivergent learners, supporting regulation, habit formation, and readiness for learning. This session explores Charlotte Mason’s understanding of the whole child and the relationship between body and mind, including her insight that “certain moral qualities come into play in alert movements.” Participants will consider how movement prepares the mind for attention, narration, and participation, with practical ideas such as Swedish Drill, cross-midline work, breathing practices, and simple transitions.
Join us this summer at Faithfully Present to explore how purposeful movement can support learning, attention, and the formation of the whole child.
