In a significant step towards transforming mathematics education, the book Move Through Math—which blends mathematical concepts with movement and Bharatanatyam—was launched in Coimbatore on Saturday.

Authored by Dr. Janani Suresh Ram, a Germany-based mechanical engineer, Bharatanatyam artiste and education researcher, the book introduces an innovative pedagogical framework rooted in Embodied Learning, where children understand mathematical concepts through physical movement rather than memorisation alone.

The publication is the culmination of several years of research, workshops and classroom-based experiences conducted in India and Germany. It aims to make mathematics more intuitive, engaging and accessible by integrating body movement, rhythm, gestures and dance into the learning process.

The book was unveiled at a function held at the Cosmopolitan Club on Race Course Road. Eminent Bharatanatyam exponent Radhe Jaggi and Dr. Manimekalai Mohan, Founder of the SSVM Group of Institutions, released the book in the presence of educators, researchers, artists and invited guests.

The programme began with a welcome address by Kalaimamani Lavanya Shankar, followed by a felicitation by Smrithi Rekha Adinarayanan, Co-founder and Researcher at Anadhi Foundation.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Janani Suresh Ram said children develop a deeper and more enduring understanding of mathematics when they experience concepts through movement, rhythm, gestures and play instead of relying exclusively on numbers, symbols and formulas. She said the book was conceived to bridge the gap between cognitive learning and physical expression.

Designed for children aged 5 to 10 years, Move Through Math also serves as a practical guide for teachers, parents and education professionals. Spread across nine chapters, the book covers 46 foundational mathematical concepts, including shapes, number sense, arithmetic operations, measurement, data analysis and spatial awareness, through carefully designed movement-based activities inspired by Bharatanatyam.

With experiential learning gaining prominence in contemporary education, Move Through Math is expected to contribute meaningfully to the evolving discourse on child-centred pedagogy. By combining the precision of mathematics with the expressive power of classical dance, the book offers a compelling model for making mathematical learning more interactive, meaningful and enjoyable.