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Physical Activities: Everything You Need
On your mark. Get set. Click on ways to get students moving inside and outside of the classroom!
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Winning Ideas for Bad Weather Recess
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8
Five top winning ideas for what to do for students when the weather is so bad that recess has to be indoors.
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Teaching With Technology: Get Up and Move!
Grades: PreK–K
Buckleitner presents several physical activities for young children using digital gadgets. These include no-fail musical chairs, shadow charades, watch me grow--with a digital camera, and electronic mirror art. For more information, see the related Reviews: Software & Gadgets, linked to the main article page.
Recess Ideas and More!
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12
Check out these great books inside recess ideas and activities at The Teacher Store.
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Articles Physical DevelopmentGrades: PreK–K Physical development, also called gross-- and fine-motor development, proceeds from head to foot, near to far, and simple to complex. When you... |
Physical Development: Making Time for Physical PlayGrades: Early Childhood, Infant, PreK–K Inventive ways to make room in your daily routine for the physical play children need are presented. |
Physical Development: Physical Play for an Indoor DayGrades: PreK–K Turn "stir crazy" into a stirring good time with these fun activities and Physical Play for an Indoor Day, by Eic Strickland. |
Physical Development: Strength and CoordinationGrades: PreK–K Strength and coordination are two areas of physical development that are often overlooked when planning early childhood curriculum. If physical... |
Physical Development: Agility and BalanceGrades: PreK–K Strickland offers advice on helping children gain mastery in the areas of agility and balance. He argues that the more opportunities children have... |
Physical Development: Which Way Is Up?Grades: PreK–K Eric Strickland, Ph.D., discusses the importance of laterality and directionality in children's development. |
Physical Development: We're Full of BeansGrades: Early Childhood, Infant, PreK–K, 1–2 Enhancing physical play with bean bags, in these activities by Eric Strickland. |
Physical Development: Just Along for the RideGrades: PreK–K Young children develop a variety of skills and derive many health benefits from riding toys. |
Physical Development: Move to the MusicGrades: PreK–K The sounds of instruments give rise to spontaneous movement and dance. Adults can help guide children as they achieve a delicate balance between... |
Articles Physical Development: Developing Physical Skills Through Scarves, Chutes, & HoopsGrades: Early Childhood, Infant, PreK–K, 1–2 Exciting yet simple equipment helps children build motor skills and adds a large dose of joy. Tips on using scarves, hoops, and parachutes with... |
Physical Development: Developing Positional Relationships by Moving Over & UnderGrades: PreK–K Using boxes and blocks, children explore positional relationships and develop physical skills. |
 Physical Development: Swing, Slide, & Climb!Grades: PreK–K Strickland offers the benefits of outdoor play areas for children. Free play on a climber in a well-designed play area naturally inspires children... |
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Extension Activities, Book Resources I Was Walking Down the Road Extension ActivitiesGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Play a game of Giant Steps with the class on the playground or in the gym. |
Articles Focus On Fitness: Q & A with Jennifer Shu, M.D.Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 In this Q & A, Dr. Shu talks about fitness, exercise and summer activities. |
Physical Development: Developing Motor Skills Through Dramatic PlayGrades: PreK–K Dramatic play offers rich opportunities for developing motor skills in children. Strickland offers advice on various types of plays the should be... |
Focus on Fitness: Q&A with Dr. LudwigGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Several updates on diet and fitness for children are presented. Yogurt, low-fat milk, and hard cheese are best sources of dairy for young children... |
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Articles Focus On Fitness: Q & A With Dr. LudwigGrades: Early Childhood, PreK–K, 1–2 Ludwig discusses how to teach children for them to have a healthy eating habit. Among others, he stresses that early childhood is the ideal time... |
 Keeping Fit in Body and MindGrades: PreK–K Rivkin discusses strategies for promoting body/mind fitness for children through healthy lifestyle. In reducing stress, try to incorporate yoga,... |
Focus On Fitness: Q & A with Dr. Ludwig, MD, PHDGrades: PreK–K This Focus on Fitness features advice for a healthy snack time, nutrition facts, fitness tips and links to informational web sites. |
Moving & Learning: Getting Physical All Around the ClassroomGrades: PreK–K Movement is a basic need for children and supports cooperation in the classroom. A listing of classroom activities that require bodily movement... |
