| Let's Move! Child Care Resources |
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Physical Activity:
Make exercise a daily activity for the children (and yourself). The desired goal is to provide 1-2 hours of physical activity throughout the day, including outside play when possible. Explore these resources from the Let's Move! Child Care website to promote physical activity in your program.
- Healthy Habits for Life - resource to help you incorporate healthy physical activity and nutrition habits into your everyday routines.
Available for checkout from the CCR&R Lending Library.
- Motion Movements - view these videos to see simple ways to weave physical activity into your day.
Be sure to visit the website often to explore these and other great tools and resources available to you. |
| Supporting Physical Activity |
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Active Play
Children spend much of their day at child care facilities, so the amount of physical activity they receive while in your care is especially important. Children need time to move their bodies! They need at least 120 minutes of active play time every day and are happiest when they aren't sitting more than 30 minutes at a time (except for nap time and eating). Explore these resources to learn more about the importance of keeping children active.
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| Parent Connections |
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Extending what you know to families
Sharing information with families helps to build home and child care connections. Provide parents with information about the importance of physical activity to help them understand the value of your programming and to increase the chance children experience an active lifestyle both at home and at child care.
Parent Information Sheets-
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| Outdoor Play |
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Here's Why...
Many of us remember the phrase, "Go outside and play!" from childhood, but children today spend less time playing outdoors than any previous generation (Clements, 2004; Hofferth and Curtin, 2006).
Outdoor play isn't only for the warm summer months. There is no data or evidence to support the belief that children must stay inside any time of the year to prevent infections, pneumonia, or other illnesses, in fact the fresh air is actually beneficial.
Encouraging children to get outside, get moving, and connect with the natural world are all ways to reverse childhood obesity rates. But, the benefits don't stop there. Kids who play outside are happier, healthier, and stronger! Read the articles below to learn more about the benefits of outdoor play. |
| Thinking About your Environment |
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Play Environment
Kids need to move their bodies in many different ways in order to develop muscles, build strong bones, and grow. Offering children variety and rotating materials will keep them engaged and creative during play.
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