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What is Physical Literacy?
Physical literacy is when kids have developed the skills and confidence to be physically active for life. Kids develop physical literacy gradually through a variety of structured and unstructured activities. The nature of these activities changes as kids grow in age and ability. Explore the Active for Life website and videos to learn more!10 Books That Bring Diversity to Children’s Libraries
Books, especially those for young readers and even babies, help shape our early worldview. With that in mind, here are a few suggestions of titles that add diverse perspectives to libraries for kids.Video: Using Math Talk to Support Learning
In this video, Dr. Jeffery Trawick-Smith and Dr. Sudha Swaminathan discuss the importance of using math and math talk to help support learning in the preschool classroom. Child and Family Development Resource Center teacher Cynthia DeJesus shares her experiences on using these strategies in her classroom.Video: Preschool Science Experiment – Program planning ideas for your program!
The preschool classroom at Bright Horizons does a science experiment in which they mix together water, cornstarch and food coloring. Hear about all that they are learning and watch as they see what happens when the different materials and colors mix together!Video: Investigating Trees – Program planning ideas for your program!
Preschool and toddler teachers describe how children engaged in a variety of learning activities while investigating the properties of trees. Hear how the the teachers developed their plan, and see how much the children have fun and learn hereWhy Play = Learning
Play is a legitimate right of childhood, representing a crucial aspect of children’s physical, intellectual and social development. This topic will help you understand the benefits of play and why it should be an integral part of young children’s education. Read moreThe importance of constructive play
Constructive play is what young children do naturally. While other forms of play can be justified as preparing children for later academic and life successes, constructive play should be encouraged and supported because it lets children simply be children. This, many believe, is the best possible preparation for later achievements. Read moreVideo: Investigating Rocks – Program planning ideas for your program!
Preschool and toddler teachers describe how children engaged in a variety of learning activities while investigating the properties of rocks. Hear how the the teachers developed their plan, and see how much the children have fun and learn here.