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  • Learning Environments
  • Physical Health
  • School Readiness
  • Nutrition

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  • Active play (9)
  • Creative play (3)
  • Physical activity (2)
  • Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development (2)
  • Healthy eating (2)

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  • Directors and Managers (2)
  • Technical Assistance Providers (1)

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  • Video (5)
  • Article (2)
  • Publication (2)

Age Group

  • Infants and Toddlers (3)
  • Preschoolers (1)

Program Type

  • Early Head Start (1)

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  • Front Porch Broadcast Series (1)
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  • Play Promotes Early Development: It’s Time For Play! (1)

Topic

  • Curriculum
  • Learning Environments
  • Physical Health
  • School Readiness
  • Nutrition

Tag

  • Active play (9)
  • Creative play (3)
  • Physical activity (2)
  • Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development (2)
  • Healthy eating (2)

Audience

  • Directors and Managers (2)
  • Technical Assistance Providers (1)

Program Options

Type

  • Video (5)
  • Article (2)
  • Publication (2)

Age Group

  • Infants and Toddlers (3)
  • Preschoolers (1)

Program Type

  • Early Head Start (1)

Series

  • Caring Connections (1)
  • Front Porch Broadcast Series (1)
  • BabyTalks (1)
  • Play Promotes Early Development: It’s Time For Play! (1)
Active play

Playful and Fun Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers

Through play, children learn about the world while practicing the skills that allow them to explore it. When we play with children, we provide learning environments that are rich with context and meaning. These joyful experiences help children learn!

Playful Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers

Play supports infants’ and toddlers’ development. Learn how to incorporate more playful learning activities into your program. Examine techniques for creating play-friendly environments in centers and at home.

Preschool Play for Physical Development

Identify playful learning activities that can support preschoolers’ motor and physical development. Explore scaffolding strategies and techniques for managing physical play.

Play Promotes Early Development: It’s Time for Play!

Children learn through play every single day. Watch these videos to find out what — and how — children learn as they play.

Active Play, Every Day at Home

Share this video on active play ideas for toddlers with parents on a home visit or during a socialization. Use this resource to help parents consider goals around physical activity.

Supporting Messy Play with Infants and Toddlers

In this video, learn about the specific learning that happens when infants and toddlers engage in messy play. Find out about effective practices staff can use to manage the mess while also managing the classroom.

I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL)

IMIL is a Head Start initiative that seeks to increase the quantity of physical activity, improve the quality of physical movement experiences, and teach children about healthy nutrition choices.

Let's Talk About Movement

Find out how adults can support infants’ and toddlers’ motor development. Learn ways to promote daily, individualized opportunities for movement and active play.

Growing Healthy: A Guide for Head Start Health Managers

This guide provides suggestions for building healthy, active lives for everyone. Staff can share this information with parents as a reminder to make healthy choices every day.

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