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More Than Just Fun and Games: Supporting Children's Physical Development(Mehlville)
06/21/2025 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT
Admission
- Free
Location
John Cary Early Childhood Center
3155 Koch Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
3155 Koch Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
Summary
*In Person, John Cary Early Childhood Center- Mehlville
During this interactive session, participants will gain information that stresses the importance of incorporating physical activity into their childcare schedule. Information will include gross motor skills (big body movements), developmental characteristics of children, and age-appropriate equipment and activities. Participants will actively engage with game and activity examples that can be incorporated into their program to increase physical activity.
During this interactive session, participants will gain information that stresses the importance of incorporating physical activity into their childcare schedule. Information will include gross motor skills (big body movements), developmental characteristics of children, and age-appropriate equipment and activities. Participants will actively engage with game and activity examples that can be incorporated into their program to increase physical activity.
Description
Presented By: Becky Strickfaden
Objectives:
- Understand physical development of early childhood
- Know the components of fitness
- Develop classroom strategies to promote physical development
- Create games and activities that promote physical development
Core Competencies:
- 1c: Understand the ways that child development and the learning process occur in multiple contexts(1.00 hr)
- 7c: Establish and maintain an environment that promotes physical health(1.00 hr)
CDAs:
- Safe, Healthy Learning Environment (1.00 hr)
- Growth and Development (1.00 hr)