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Growing, Growing Strong: A Whole Health Curriculum for Young Children(Growing, Growing Strong: A Whole Health Curriculum for Young Children)

Growing, Growing Strong: A Whole Health Curriculum for Young Children(Growing, Growing Strong: A Whole Health Curriculum for Young Children)


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During the preschool and kindergarten years, children begin spending more time engaging in physical activity and exploring new foods. Help children learn how to take care of their bodies as they build a foundation for healthy, active lives with this Fitness and Nutrition curriculum. Children will learn about motor development, fitness and physical activity, rest and relaxation, food choices and eating habits, and avoiding germs when eating. The curriculum includes Overviews of the six fitness and nutrition topics Suggested interest area materials and supports for creating the learning environment Learning objectives and vocabulary words to introduce and use Suggestions for evaluating children's understanding of each topic More than 30 hands-on classroom activities Family information and take-home activities This book is part of the Growing, Growing Strong series, a whole-health curriculum for children age three though kindergarten. Together, the books provide a complete set of activities and resources to help you support children's growth and wellness.

About the Author :
Connie Jo Smith: 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: 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. Becky S. Bennett: Becky S. Bennett is the director for the career services center at Western Kentucky University. 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 counselor education.

Review :
"As an early childhood educator, I am always looking for new ideas for teaching preschoolers healthy habits that will serve them throughout life. This curriculum offers exactly what a busy teacher needs to provide a comprehensive health curriculum." --Marna Holland, EdD, CFCS, licensed teacher in birth-kindergarten, physical education, health education, and family and consumer sciences "The books in the Growing, Growing Strong series provide a comprehensive resource for providers and teachers when supporting children in learning more about themselves, each other, and their communities. Children are given freedom to explore the topics, ask questions, and interact with items that help them problem solve and build their understanding. All of the material is presented in a way that is very respectful to individual preferences, experiences, fears, interests, and cultures." --Patricia Dischler, author of "From Babysitter to Business Owne"r and "Teaching the 3 Cs: Creativity, Curiosity & Courtesy," president of the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), and nationally recognized speaker "You will never run out of resources or ideas on how to help children be safe, fit, and healthy. The authors wisely include tips and activities for families to do at home. Easy to follow and easy to use, this book is easy to like." --Holly Elissa Bruno, MA, JD, author, keynote speaker, adjunct instructor at Wheelock College, and BAM Radio Network host "This series gives teachers the tools to help children begin to make informed choices based on the hows and whys of a healthy lifestyle and leaves the door wide open for partnerships with families and community members." --Beth Schaeffer, preschool consultant, Warren County Public Schools in Bowling Green, KY "This series makes it easy for teachers to integrate comprehensive health education into the existing curriculum. The authors, with massive experience in various asp


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781605543321
  • Publisher: Redleaf Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Redleaf Press
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: A Whole Health Curriculum for Young Children
  • ISBN-10: 1605543322
  • Publisher Date: 15 Jan 2014
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 88
  • Series Title: Growing, Growing Strong: A Whole Health Curriculum for Young Children


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