I want to address Lori's questions about how to add kinesthetic learning to the classroom.  I have added things like music, art, and readers theater more this year.  We did a writing piece that had them listening to the voice in a song performed by 4 different artists.  They were learning about voice and how each one of us has a different way of looking at the world.  The kids loved it and really "got" the idea behind voice in writing.
I use a lot of Kim Sutton strategies while teaching math drills.  I use music in math as well in any way I can.
I have done lots of hands on projects in science - made a bedsheet into the rock cycle and had the kids take a "walk" through the rock cycle.  I found great "rap" science songs on YouTube. 
I use Yoga in my classroom to get the kids stretching and breathing so they can settle into an activity.
I use the website writingfix.com and there a ton of activity based writing lessons. 
I love to learn while doing activity so I try to think of how I would have liked to learn to write or read.  I have to do it to retain it.  I think most of my fourth graders are the same way.
Sometimes the classroom can feel a bit chaotic but the kids are having fun.  If you can stand the noise and constant activity at least once in awhile I think you will reap the benefits.