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"I am Moving, I am Learning.":
The
Office of Head Start has launched a national initiative entitled, I Am
Moving, I Am Learning, as a proactive approach for addressing
childhood obesity in all Head Start children. Learn first hand from Patty,
who is one of four national trainers, as she provides an overview on the
strategies employed to empower Head Start Staff (director, teachers,
assistant teachers), parents, fatherhood initiative staff and the community
in a proactive approach to increase early preferences in children that
include physical activity and healthful nutrition.
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Movement Vocabulary |
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Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) |
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Brain Based Learning |
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Nutrition |
Preschool and Head Start:
Age appropriate movement activities for young children
between the ages of 3 and 5.
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Spatial & Body Awareness |
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Locomotor & Non-Locomotor Skills |
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Object Control Skills
Also....
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Limited Space Strategies |
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Creative Budgeting |
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School Readiness |
Elementary (Grades K-6):
A creative physical activity program uses fun activities and
a wide variety of props. These activities take children to the next level,
while continuing to promote a healthy lifestyle.
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Classroom management techniques |
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Skill development for all grades |
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Lead-up games and modified sports |
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Increase MVPA during PE and in the classroom |
After School:
After school programs
need quick and fun activities to engage children of all ages. Participate in
activities that are active, health-related, and easy for youth leaders to
lead. Training sessions are designed to keep children engaged and active,
while continuing to promote a healthy lifestyle.
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Instant Activities |
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appropriate activities |
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Games that are FUN and promote fitness |
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Management techniques for maximum participation |
Family Involvement:
Physical Activity ideas for families that promote school
readiness strategies. Resource
materials also available in Spanish.
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Colors |
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Numbers |
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Shape, Letter & Sound Recognition |
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Sequencing |
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Patterns |
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Prediction & Comparison |
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Positive Social Skills |
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Healthy Lifestyles |
WIC and Community Health Professionals:
Training sessions include physical activity strategies and
nutrition integration that address the epidemic of childhood overweight and
obesity issues.
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WIC: Active Play for Families |
REFERENCES
can be
furnished upon request.
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