IELDS Standard: 19.A.ECa
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Things to Do While You’re Waiting: Music and Movement
Move to the beat. Sing along. Listen. Create sounds.
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Children’s Play – More than Fun and Games
This list contains a variety of resources which can aid teachers, parents, and caregiver in providing a diverse selection of play options for children which promote skill development.
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Mila Paints the Fence
This video clip illustrates some of the ways that children can meet early learning benchmarks while exploring art materials outdoors.
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Fine Motor Skills and Safety
Automobile parts were placed in the sensory table as part of the children’s ongoing study of cars.
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Experimenting with Balance
Playgrounds are part of the early childhood classroom, and thoughtful planning of activities for the playground environment can help children build skills and meet standards.
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Climbing a Tree
Climbing a tree can be an important accomplishment.
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Things to Do While You’re Waiting: Get Physical
Sometimes hugging is the best physical activity.
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Things to Do While You’re Waiting: Physical Activities
How can you help your child find a little freedom of movement in a confined space?
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Active Play Promotes Young Children’s Development
Active play provides opportunities for children to link their physical movements with the new words they are learning.
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Age-Appropriate Play for Young Children
Children and play go together. Play has a central place in childhood.
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Make Room for Blocks!
Countless toys talk or beep or flash. But don’t forget to make time and room for blocks!
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Games for All Young Children
Play and laughter can help develop friendship while encouraging physical fitness.
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Young Authors at Work: Literature Response Journals
Literature response journals encourage children to draw, write, and talk about the books you share with them.
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Physical Fitness for Preschool-Age Children
Childhood obesity has tripled in just 20 years. Preschool-age children who are inactive risk becoming overweight in the future. The U.S. Surgeon General says daily exercise is a key to being fit.
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Path to Math: Geometric Thinking for Young Children
Here are some ways to engage preschoolers with geometry.
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Building Endurance: Let’s Get Physical!
Fitness is important for preschool children because health habits begin early and can influence later childhood and adult health.