Learning to lead a healthy lifestyle begins during the early years. Part of the Growing, Growing Strong series, this body care curriculum includes activities and background information to help children develop lifelong healthy habits.
Given the recent rise of childhood obesity, the need for health education is needed more than ever. This curriculum provides more than 30 developmentally appropriate activities that introduce important health concepts, including physical activity, rest and relaxation, and nutrition and eating habits.
This book includes
An overview of the fitness and nutrition topics covered in the curriculum Suggested interest area materials and supports for creating the learning environment Learning objectives and vocabulary words Suggestions for evaluating children's understanding of each fitness and nutrition topic More than 30 classroom activities Family information and take-home activities
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Chapter 1 Watch Me Move My Body! |
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How Many Ways Can You Move? |
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Chapter 2 I Move to Be Strong! |
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Chapter 3 My Body Needs Rest! |
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Chapter 4 Sometimes I Rumble and Roar! |
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Chapter 5 My Body Needs Food to Grow and Go! |
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Limas, Pintos, and Garbanzos |
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Chapter 6 I Share Food, Not Germs! |
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Connie Jo Smith serves as the administrator for a ten-county child care resource and referral agency. She holds a doctoral degree in instructional technology and distance education and has an education specialist's degree focusing on curriculum instruction for young children.
Charlotte M. Hendricks is a certified health education specialist and president and founder of Healthy Childcare Consultants, Inc. She has been promoting health education for young children, parents, and teachers for more than thirty years. She completed her doctoral degree in health and safety at Indiana University, USA.
Becky S. Bennett is the director for the career services centre at Western Kentucky University, USA. She provides workshops in the areas of technology, career planning, and social and emotional development. Dr. Bennett holds a doctoral degree in instructional technology and distance education and a master's degree in counsellor education.
