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Movin' and Groovin': Using Missouri Move Smart Guidelines Encouraging Active Play
04/22/2023 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM CT
Admission
- Free
Location
United 4 Children
5501 Delmar Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63112
Room Number: Bottom floor Conference Rm 8
5501 Delmar Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63112
Room Number: Bottom floor Conference Rm 8
Summary
**THIS IS AN IN PERSON TRAINING IN ST. LOUIS**: This training will provide information that stresses the importance of incorporating physical activity into their child care schedule. Information will include the Missouri Move Smart guidelines, gross motor skills (big body movements), developmental characteristics of children, and age-appropriate equipment and activities. Participants will discuss how to incorporate physical activities into their program and the variety of activities they can introduce to children.
Description
Presented By: Amber Simino-Valesquez
*IN-PERSON Workshop*
Objectives:
Participants will learn about the importance of providing daily physical activities for the children in their care. Participants will learn about the Missouri Move Smart standards. Participants will learn what is big body play and the variety of activities that strengthen children's brain and physical development. Participants will create a physical activity schedule and improvement plan
Core Competencies:
- 1.1.1.a - Is aware of basic benchmarks for growth and development.
- 1.1.1.b - Recognizes that children and youth have individual needs, characteristics, abilities, and develop at their own rate.
- 1.1.2.b - Promotes growth and development using appropriate services and resources, including technology.
- 5.3.1.a - Follows practices to support the health of each child and youth.
- 5.3.2.b - Implements procedures to promote physical health.
- 5.3.3.d - Promotes a healthy lifestyle.
CDAs:
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