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Monday-Thursday – Happy Hour at Milton Tasting Room & Kitchen 5-7 p.m. at Milton Tasting Room & Kitchen 6 Cannery Village Center, Milton, DE 19968 Join us Monday through Thursday from 5-7 p.m. for a special Happy Hour featuring $1 off all cans! Monday-Friday – Happy Hour at Chesapeake & Maine 4-6 p.m. at Chesapeake & Maine 316 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Join us Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m. for a Happy Hour chock full of delicious drinks and dishes. From hand-crafted and keg-conditioned cocktails to a selection of scrumptious specialty small plates, you won’t be disappointed … promise! Mondays – Firkin Mondays & Double Points Night 11 a.m. to close at Brewings & Eats 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Firkin Mondays are the worst … but we’ve got something that should cheer you up! Every Monday we’ll be tapping a new cask-conditioned beer. You can only get it here and once it’s gone, it’s gone … so hurry on in after work on Mondays to sooth your end-of-the-weekend blues with a couple of ice-cold brews! Pints of each week's featured beer are only $4 each all day long! But that's not all, folks! While you're raising your glass and sipping on those suds, you can enjoy half-priced appetizers too! And if you're a member of our Off-Centered Society, we've got even more goodness to offer! In addition to tasty, cask-conditioned beers and half-priced appetizers, every Monday is Double Points Night. So stop on by and you'll get double points on your purchases all day long ... that's two points per dollar spent! We've got a feeling some rewards are coming your way! If you aren't a member of our Off-Centered Society, but you want to get in on the awesomeness, click HERE for more information about joining and to learn all about the perks of being a member! Tuesdays – Wood-Fired Pizza Night 5-11 p.m. at Brewings & Eats 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Stop by every Thursday starting at 5 p.m. for Wood-Fired Pizza Night! All pizzas and burgers from our menu will be just $8 each … and we’ll feature a new, hand-crafted pizza special each week. See you soon? Wednesdays – Double Points Night at Chesapeake & Maine 4-9 p.m. at Chesapeake & Maine 316 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 The Off-Centered Society just got even more awesome with the addition of a weekly Double Points Night at Chesapeake & Maine! Stop by every Wednesday to enjoy dinner, drinks or both, and you’ll get double points on your purchases all night long … that’s two points for every dollar spent! We’re sensing some rewards coming your way! If you aren’t a member of our Off-Centered Society, but you want to get in on the fun, click HERE for more information about joining and to learn all about the perks of being a member! Wednesdays – Delmarva Spotlight – Live Local Music! 7-9 p.m. at Brewings & Eats 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 From up and coming young artists to more experienced musicians, we'll be featuring local music every Wednesday night from 7-9 p.m.! Check out our April lineup! April 3 – Tyler Greene Tyler Greene is a singer-songwriter from Millsboro, Delaware. A multi-instrumentalist, but a guitarist at heart, he plays an eclectic range of genres, marking songs with his familiar style and delighting audiences with personality. Whether in a DJ set, band or acoustic you don’t want to miss your chance to see Tyler Greene Music. April 10 – Brooke Robbins Originally from Washington D.C., Brooke now calls Lewes, Delaware his home. With piano and trumpet as his initial instruments of choice, he also picked up the guitar fairly early and incorporated his love for singing into his performances. Participating in city-wide coral ensembles, concert bands, orchestras, brass and jazz ensembles (as well as in several Rock & Roll bands) firmly established his musical foundation. A mix of Eric Clapton and Bob Seger, with a little bit of Don Henley thrown in, would easily describe the quality of his voice. His selections from across the years foster fond memories. Still refining his craft today, both popular hits and semi-forgotten favorites make up his self-proclaimed “slightly eclectic repertoire.” Not exclusively a cover singer, his original compositions occasionally make their way into a set. He’s certainly a performer not to be missed. April 17 – Keri Anthony Keri Anthony is a lifelong musician who uniquely covers songs with a bluesy, soulful feel and distinctive personal flare. A huge local favorite, we are glad to welcome her to Dogfish Head. April 24 – Slinging Daisies The Slinging Daisies describe themselves as “a hyper acoustic, energetic Quattro of original Americana groove.” This loosely translates to a blend of honkytonk rock, Texas outlaw and singer-songwriter insights. The group’s music features catchy choruses and strong lyrics. Slinging Daisies regularly play throughout Sussex County, with occasional forays into Kent County. Thursdays – Wood-Fired Burger Night 5-11 p.m. at Brewings & Eats 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Stop by every Tuesday starting at 5 p.m. for Wood-Fired Burger Night! All burgers and pizzas from our menu will be just $8 each … and we’ll feature a new, hand-crafted burger special each week. See you soon? Fridays – Fish FryDays 4-10 p.m. at Chesapeake & Maine 316 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Join us every Friday for our Fish FryDays (see what we did there?) as we feature delicately-fried seafood with accompanying sides. Each platter is built to order with rotating offerings based on seasonal availability. Just $15 per person ($10 for the kiddos)! Sundays – Brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brewings & Eats 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Looking for a brunch that will knock your socks off? We've got you covered! Join us for every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for some delicious dishes and brews … and every week from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DJ Woody B will be in the house spinning some tunes. Brunch is a la carte. Sundays – Lobster Party Sundays 12-9 p.m. at Chesapeake & Maine 316 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 It’s a Lobster Party! We’re serving up 1.25 lb lobsters every Sunday for just $10! That’s right, join us Sundays from 12-9 p.m. for one CLAWesome deal! We’ll provide the hot butter and succulent lobster. You add on your choice of fresh sides and a cocktail … or two! The nitty gritty on this wonderful deal... • This is a dine-in only deal ... sorry, can't take 'em with you. • We've only got so many lobsters every Sunday, so this is a 'while supplies last’ kind of deal! April 2019 – Events & Happenings Thursday, April 4 – Vintage& Vinyl – Kick Off to Record Store Day 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Milton Tasting Room & Kitchen 6 Cannery Village Center, Milton, DE 19968 Spinning, spinning, and spinning, spinning... We're digging into our Vintage Stash* and spinning some groovy Vinyl for one fantastically awesome Happy Hour at our Milton brewery. You heard us, vintage beers and vinyl! Vintage & Vinyl happens once a month. In fact, the first Thursday of each month! With a special guest spinning each time, we're thinking you should stop by. See you soon? What we're pouring 4/4 … '11 Faithfull Ale '12 Bitches Brew '13 Positive Contact '14 Bitches Brew Special guest DJ: TBD If you've got some vinyl and want to man the DJ booth, contact Matt. It's loads of fun, and you'll love the perks! *Vintage beers are subject to change based on availability and awesomeness. Friday, April 5 – Bruce Anthony – Live Music! 5-8 p.m. at Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth 316 Rehoboth Ave. , Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Bruce Anthony is stealing the spotlight on Friday, April 5 from 5-8 p.m. Stop on by to enjoy a myriad of smooth jazz melodies by this local favorite! Friday, April 5 – RFA – Live Music! 10-11:30 p.m. at Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 RFA is a four-piece garage rock and roll band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The strapping young quartet formed out of a couple of lunch table conversations about Elvis, The Rolling Stones and The Strokes while its members were just sophomores in high school attending St. Joseph’s Prep in North Philadelphia. Bonding over their shared love of stripped down rock and roll music and a ravenous hunger to perform in front of an audience, this group’s got two EP’s, their self-titled album, two national tours, a film soundtrack, and countless hours of relentless, sweaty performances under their collective belt. These four guys have something to say, and are going to say it the only way they know how: loud, proud, and with a shot of rye whisky for good measure. No cover. Show starts at 10 p.m. Saturday, April 6 – Milton Tasting Room & Kitchen closing early on Saturday, April 6 for a private event! Saturday, April 6 – HR Open House 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth 316 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Calling all off-centered job seekers … come spend your summer with us! Join us on Saturday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chesapeake & Maine to learn about all of the awesome career opportunities we have throughout our properties … Brewings & Eats, Chesapeake & Maine, the Dogfish Inn and the Tasting Room & Kitchen at our Milton brewery. Before you stop by, check out our job openings at www.dogfish.com/careers, and don’t forget to bring your resume! We’ll see you there! Saturday, April 6 – Nothin But Trouble – Live Music! 10-11:30 p.m. at Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 This group’s got the blues … or at least sings them. An Americana original blues band, Nothin’ But Trouble’s versatile set will, no doubt, keep your feet moving! No cover. Show starts at 10 p.m. Saturday, April 6 – Ginger – Live Music! 6-9 p.m. at Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth 316 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Stop by on Saturday, April 6 from 6-9 p.m. to enjoy the musical stylings of Ginger! Based in Lewes, Delaware, this professional guitar and vocal duo is known for its simple, clean and beautiful covers … singing everything from 60s tunes to today’s top hits! See you there! Wednesday, April 10 – Beer & Benevolence Night to benefit the Rehoboth Library 5-9 p.m. at Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Dogfish is proud to support the Rehoboth Library with our Beer & Benevolence Night. All you have to do is come eat and/or drink at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats on Wednesday, April 10 from 5-9 p.m. Dogfish will donate 10% of the proceeds to the Rehoboth Library to support the awesome work that they do! Come out and help spread the Benevolence! Friday, April 12 – Jazz y Bossa – Live Music! 5-8 p.m. at Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth 316 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Guitarist David Aman, having temporarily relocated to Delaware from South Texas, performs with a noticeable Latin influence in his musical stylings. Jazz y Bossa is the toned down and downsized version of his spicy band Hot Sauce, which has been turning venues on their heads in Southern Delaware. Come on out and give them a listen on Friday, April 12 from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 12 – Lauren Calve Band – Live Music! 10-11:30 p.m. at Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Known for her strong, soulful vocal style and skillful playing, Lauren Calve began her career by attending open mic nights at a well-loved, but now defunct Arlington, Virginia live music haven. Seeing her perform may remind you of Patty Griffin’s dynamic voice, Bonnie Raitt’s smoky aura and Ben Harper’s unique slide style. A former nominee for the Washington Area Music Association’s ‘Best Roots Rock Vocalist,’ Lauren’s musical compositions find their ground in the tried and true sounds of Americana … but their strength lies in their innovative melodies, structures and arrangements. No cover. Show starts at 10 p.m. Saturday, April 13 – Record Store Day Celebration at Dogfish Head! 11 a.m. at Milton Tasting Room & Kitchen 6 Cannery Village Center, Milton, DE 19968 Music has been a part of Dogfish Head since before Dogfish Head. So it’s a natural fit for a brewery that makes ‘Analog Beer for the Digital Age’ to be the Official Beer of Record Store Day! A celebration of the unique culture of record stores and the special role they play in their communities, we’re getting in on the fun with the release of Raison Brett'ra! What better way to celebrate independent beer and independent music this Record Store Day than with the release of a brand new brew?! Join us at our Milton Tasting Room & Kitchen on Saturday, April 13 at 11 a.m. for the release of yet another beer out of our 'Wooden ... it be nice!' wild beer program – Raison Brett'ra. A barrel-aged, Belgian-style dubbel, Raison Brett'ra was brewed as a dark sour ale base. After being fermented with Brettanomyces Drei and Brettanomyces Brux, it was aged for seven months in used bourbon barrels and finished with hand-picked green Timpson Californian raisins. Bottle conditioned for a bright and effervescent carbonation, Raison Brett'ra clocks in at 7.3% ABV. Hand-bottled – cork and cage style – and hand-painted with a special stripe signifying its uniquely-crafted touch, there's 2,400 (375ml) bottles of this limited-edition beer up for grabs and they're priced at just $10 each! But that's not all, folks! We're keeping the Record Store Day celebration rolling all day long with a slew of awesome giveaways ... including copies of the Grateful Dead's new Record Store Day release, Sage and Spirit. We'll also have a DJ spinning a mix of classic vinyl melodies from 1-4 p.m. Don't miss out! Saturday, April 13 – Record Store Day Celebration at Chesapeake & Maine! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth 316 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Music has been a part of Dogfish Head since before Dogfish Head. So it’s a natural fit for a brewery that makes ‘Analog Beer for the Digital Age’ to be the Official Beer of Record Store Day! A celebration of the unique culture of record stores and the special role they play in their communities, we’re getting in on the fun with a Record Store Day-themed brunch! Stop by Chesapeake & Maine on Saturday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate Record Store Day with a special, music-themed brunch! Check out the menu below! • Bloody Mary Oysters – Freshly-shucked oysters with Dogfish Head Distilling Co. Analog Vodka infused tomato, horseradish and Worcestershire foam • Everybody’s Everything – Toasted everything bagel topped with house-cured salmon, caper aioli, shaved red onion, whipped cream cheese and olive oil • Waffle Egg Zeppelin Sandwich – Fried egg, house-made English style sausage, melted cheddar, iceberg lettuce and vine ripe tomato on a waffle bun • Real ‘Slim’ Shady Bowl – Scrambled egg white, bell pepper, red onion, avocado, spinach, goat cheese and chopped herbs • Boom Boom Pow – Sweet and spicy chicken stir fry with scallions and roasted soy nuts • Limon De Vida Loca – Churro French toast with whipped lemon mascarpone and a sage maple glaze Along with our menu of melodic specials, we'll have DJ Siege spinning some groovy vinyl tunes and we'll be giving away a ton of Record Store Day swag! See you there! Saturday, April 13 – Record Store Day Happy Hour at Brewings & Eats! 4-7 p.m. at Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Music has been a part of Dogfish Head since before Dogfish Head. So it’s a natural fit for a brewery that makes ‘Analog Beer for the Digital Age’ to be the Official Beer of Record Store Day! A celebration of the unique culture of record stores and the special role they play in their communities, we’re getting in on the fun with a Record Store Day Happy Hour! Stop by Brewings & Eats on Saturday, April 13 from 4-7 p.m. to celebrate Record Store Day with a special Happy Hour! Our pals from Ocean 98 will be broadcasting live from our stage as they spin some groovy vinyl tunes, and we'll be giving away a slew of sweet Record Store Day swag ... including copies of the Grateful Dead's new Record Store Day release, Sage and Spirit. But that's not all, folks! Pints of all our melodic music collaboration beers will be half off! So as you wait for the winners of our giveaways to be announced, grab a glass of Wood-Aged Bitches Brew, Dragons & YumYums or American Beauty! See you there! Saturday, April 13 – Kyle Offidani – Live Music! 6-9 p.m. at Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth 316 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Join us on Saturday, April 13 from 6-9 p.m.for the musical stylings of Kyle Offidani. Born and raised in Delaware, he’s a talented acoustic guitar player and vocalist (and just an all-around awesome guy!) that plays a mix of roots, blues and Americana soul. Trust us ... you don't want to miss this! Saturday, April 13 – Tim Vitullo Band – Live Music! 10-11:30 p.m. at Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 As both a vocalist and composer, Tim Vitullo’s songs are smooth in delivery, exhibit a sly sense of humor and experiment with confessional-style writing. A self-proclaimed contemporary Americana blues musician, he borrows from many music genres—jazz, jam band, country and more! No cover. Show starts at 10 p.m. Sunday, April 14 – Record Store Day Brunch at Brewings & Eats! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Music has been a part of Dogfish Head since before Dogfish Head. So it’s a natural fit for a brewery that makes ‘Analog Beer for the Digital Age’ to be the Official Beer of Record Store Day! A celebration of the unique culture of record stores and the special role they play in their communities, we’re getting in on the fun with a Record Store Day brunch! Stop by Brewings & Eats on Sunday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate Record Store Day with a rockin' brunch! DJ Droid will be in the house spinning some groovy vinyl tunes and our pals from Extended Play by Gidget's Gadgets will be hosting a special, pop-up record store onsite! But that's not all, folks! Dogfish Head founder and CEO Sam Calagione will be hanging out from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to chat with you about all things independent beer and independent music, as well as sign records and merchandise. See you there! Friday, April 19 – Bruce Anthony – Live Music! 5-8 p.m. at Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth 316 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Bruce Anthony is stealing the spotlight on Friday, April 19 from 5-8 p.m. Stop on by to enjoy a myriad of smooth jazz melodies by this local favorite! Friday, April 19 – Lower Case Blues – Live Music! 10-11:30 p.m. at Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Lower Case Blues has one goal – to keep blues and roots music alive. To accomplish that goal, the band’s been tearing up the music scene with power house guitar driven tunes … playing at festivals like SXSW, The International Blues Challenge, The Delaware Music Fest and The Riverfront Blues Festival. Stop by and check them out! No cover. Show starts at 10 p.m. Saturday, April 20 – Richard Johnson – Live Music! 6-9 p.m. at Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth 316 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Rich Johnson is a long time singer songwriter, currently working out of Maryland's eastern shore. After spending many years as a lead guitarist/singer in rock and blues bands, both in New York City and San Francisco, he has recently returned to his first love of acoustic music. Influenced by such artists as John Prine, Tom Rush, Little Feat and Van Morrison, his easy going style and unique voice make his personal interpretations of these artists’ material, as well as his insightful and moving original material a distinctive act to experience. Stop by and check him out on Saturday, April 20 from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 20 – Afrobear – Live Music! 10-11:30 p.m. at Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 AfroBear is a four piece soul-ternative rock band, infusing elements of Reggae, Hip Hop and Blues music. The band moved in together a little less than a year ago with the sole purpose of creating new original music. AfroBear is known for its tight grooves and electric live shows. Come out for a listen! No Cover. Show starts at 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 – Beer & Benevolence Night to benefit Meals on Wheels 5-9 p.m. at Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Dogfish is proud to support Meals on Wheels with our Beer & Benevolence Night. All you have to do is come eat and/or drink at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats on Wednesday, April 24 from 5-9 p.m. Dogfish will donate 10% of the proceeds to Meals on Wheels to support the awesome work that they do! Come out and help spread the Benevolence! Thursday, April 25 – Chesapeake & Maine is closed on Thursday, April 25 for a private event! Friday, April 26 – Jazz y Bossa – Live Music! 5-8 p.m. at Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth 316 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Guitarist David Aman, having temporarily relocated to Delaware from South Texas, performs with a noticeable Latin influence in his musical stylings. Jazz y Bossa is the toned down and downsized version of his spicy band Hot Sauce, which has been turning venues on their heads in Southern Delaware. Come on out and give them a listen on Friday, April 26 from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 26 – South Hill Banks – Live Music! 10-11:30 p.m. at Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 A progressive bluegrass band from Richmond, Virginia, South Hill Banks has carved a niche for itself with its jam-infused bluegrass sound. Pulling from a wide range of influences, from classic rock, jam and blues to traditional bluegrass, this quintet keeps its audiences entertained with a blend of old and new sounds. Stop by and check them out! No cover. Show starts at 10 p.m. Saturday, April 27 – Bryan Russo & Jim Miller – Live Music! 6-9 p.m. at Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth 316 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Bryan Russo and Jim Miller are bringing us a blend of blues, jazz and roots music on Saturday, April 27 from 6-9 p.m. An acclaimed composer, singer and songwriter, Russo is a well-known name on the ‘Coastal Circuit.’ Completed by Miller’s skills on the trumpet, this duo is one you can’t miss! Saturday, April 27 – The Mountain Goats – SOLD OUT! 8 p.m. at Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 **SOLD OUT** We’re ‘frozen with joy’ … the Mountain Goats are making their way to the Brewings & Eats stage! Established by singer-songwriter John Darnielle in 1991, the Mountain Goats are a country-wide folk phenomenon. Known for their organic and emotional lyrics, and their detail-rich story-songs, this quartet is travelling all the way from Durham, North Carolina, to play here at Dogfish Head! Described as elegant and eccentric, the band’s hits include ‘Source Decay,’ ‘Raja Vocative,’ ‘This Year,’ ‘Going to Georgia,’ ‘Old College Try’ and many, many more. The Mountain Goats will steal the spotlight at Brewings & Eats on Saturday, April 27 at 9 p.m. Grab your tickets* and join us for a night chock full of folk tunes and off-centered fun! Tickets available at: https://dogfishheadbrewpub.ticketleap.com/mountain-goats-at-brewings--eats/ General Admission: $26 VIP Admission: $51 – Only 45 VIP tickets available! VIP admission includes access to our mezzanine, where you can relax, watch the band and enjoy some tasty appetizers from our ‘Sharing is Caring buffet.’ We’ll also send you home with a double-sided, two-track vinyl from our very own beer-geek hip-hop duo the Pain Relievaz. This album – signed by Dogfish Head founder and CEO Sam Calagione – features two original songs, one of which was released in tandem a limited-edition beer that shares its name … ‘The Best Ever Dark Munich Beer Out of Milton.’ To check out the song, click HERE. ‘The Best Ever Dark Munich Beer Out of Milton,’ (both the song and the beer) were inspired by the Mountain Goat’s ‘The Best Ever Death Metal Band Out of Denton.’ So to celebrate the Mountain Goat’s coastal Delaware show, we’re brewing a fresh batch of ‘The Best Ever Dark Munich Beer Out of Milton’ to be poured as the band plays … because what could be better than sipping on an delicious pint of an exclusive beer while listening to the musical stylings of the group that inspired it? Brewings & Eats will be closed to the public on Saturday, April 27, starting at 5 p.m. Doors will open for ticket-holders at 8 p.m. Tickets are required! *$1 from every ticket purchased will be donated to a charity of the Mountain Goats' choice – Hope Creek Academy. Hope Creek Academy is a nonprofit private elementary and secondary school in Durham, North Carolina, that is geared towards children who need structure, consistency, positive reinforcement, more movement, reduced stress, remediation and challenge, as well as a multi-sensory way of learning.