IELDS Standard: 19.A.ECb
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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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Building with Boxes
For families, flexible play materials have the advantage of usually being inexpensive compared with many other toys. They can be especially appropriate for mixed-age groups of children. Children can use them in ways that suit their interests and abilities.
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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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Creative Movement: The Flower Dance
In this video, a teacher guides preschoolers in a creative movement activity.
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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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Literacy across the Preschool Curriculum
Adults can combine words and pictures to create printed materials that children can easily read.
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Games for All Young Children
Play and laughter can help develop friendship while encouraging physical fitness.
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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.