ERIC Number: ED582061
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-
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Let's Get Moving: Using Children's Literature to Support Physical Activity and Readiness Skills
Ostrosky, Michaelene M.; Favazza, Paddy C.; Yang, Hsiu-Wen; McLaughlin, Katelyn; Stalega, Melissa
Grantee Submission, PALAESTRA v32 n1 p39-44 2018
The early years are the ideal time to support the physical activity level of children while also addressing readiness skills. With growing evidence of the link between physical activity and child development, it is imperative to find ways to routinely support physical activity. However, research has shown that children do not spend enough time in active motor play. This concern is even more critical for children with disabilities who often have challenges with development and physical activity. Strategies are provided to harness routine literacy opportunities so as to promote motor, social, language and cognitive development while increasing physical activity.
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Physical Activities, Readiness, Child Development, Play, Motor Development, Social Development, Language Skills, Cognitive Development, Disabilities, Reading Material Selection, Movement Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Strategies, Family Involvement, Family School Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Authoring Institution: N/A
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A150074