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Getting young children active and supporting their physical development right from the start is essential for children's all-round development and good health. However, children's levels of physical activity are declining. This book helps readers increase their understanding to support young children's overall development, health, and wellbeing.

Breaking current physical activity guidelines into bite-size chunks, the book provides key advice on caring for and educating babies and young children on how to meet the recommended amount of physical activity each day. Current research is accessibly explored, including links with screen time and neuroscience, and informs a range of flexible, open-ended activities and practical strategies to use in every early years setting. Chapters include:

  • Suggestions on planning an enabling environment to support young children's physical development without expensive equipment or classes.
  • Steps for making physical activity incl

Promoting Physical Development and Activity in

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 1 November 2024
      ISBN-13 9781032479545
      978-1032479545
      ISBN-10 103247954X
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      Educational strategies and policy

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Getting young children active and supporting their physical development right from the start is essential for children's all-round development and good health. However, children's levels of physical activity are declining. This book helps readers increase their understanding to support young children's overall development, health, and wellbeing.

      Breaking current physical activity guidelines into bite-size chunks, the book provides key advice on caring for and educating babies and young children on how to meet the recommended amount of physical activity each day. Current research is accessibly explored, including links with screen time and neuroscience, and informs a range of flexible, open-ended activities and practical strategies to use in every early years setting. Chapters include:

      • Suggestions on planning an enabling environment to support young children's physical development without expensive equipment or classes.
      • Steps for making physical activity incl

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