Most young children love vigorous physical activity, but research shows that they may not continue to be active throughout childhood and beyond if they lack a foundation of skills. Early childhood educators need to ensure children's learning of the physical skills as well as movement concepts necessary to start them toward active and healthy lives. This book provides guidance on what high-quality movement programs should include: environments designed for young children, effective curriculum components, developmental approaches to teaching, planned assessment, and more.

This brochure contains useful tips for choosing the best types of toys for children’s enjoyment, learning, and growth. It folds out into an easy-to-read, colorful chart of toys and play activities appropriate for children of different ages from birth to 8 years old.

Gross-motor play, an important contributor to each child's development, can be incorporated throughout the day. From the Child Care Collection. 28 min. Also available on DVD (#8831).

Examines how a child's first-hand sensory experience contributes to overall development. Sensory play is a natural and concrete means of supporting each child's individual learning style. Produced by South Carolina Educational Television. 18 min.