[john]

Try to play to the children’s interests. If they love a specific character bring them into your stories and games outside to help promote engagement in the physical activity.

[Angela]

Incorporate physical exercise around a, different sport theme each month: soccer). (kicking), golfing (swinging club), baseball (catching) ect.

Dance to a variety of music

Cook healthy foods together

Garden

Practice healthy breathing and relaxation techniques

[Echo]

camp songs that include movement can be helpful

[Shy]

have short breaks in between lessons. have them stand and stretch for a few minutes. or have a random dance party to get them moving and get active

[Jenny]

Something I do at my center is “dance parties” throughout the day. We turn on a fun YouTube video, and dance for a solid 15-45 minutes.

[Kyle Garvin]

singing the good morning song as kids arrive

[Venkata Surya Subbalakshmi Mangipudi]

greet them at the door and ask them about their day and try to have a conversation they can participate in, along with asking how they feel and giving them some time to explore and do what they feel like doing.

[Deborah]

have them dance to “baby shark” or do “yoga” on their cot when they wake up too early

[sherlyn Edison]

first thing is getting the children when they come in and start circle time with includes singing learn shapes, colors ,days etc. Giving the kids a rewards when there helping out in the classroom. also having dance parties when theres free time.

[Hannah]

You can create a developmentally appropriate, fun, and physically active classroom by incorporating games, 60 minutes of structured and 60 minutes of unstructured physical activity every day, and taking an active role in outdoor play.

[Sarah Lennon]

Having a room that is set up to offer physical activities, making sure to do interactive songs and having some physical activities availabel at all times.

[Ashton VB]

A few tips for creating a developmentally appropriate, fun, and physically active classroom is;

– allowing unstructured and structured play time

– providing a variety of activities to stimulate different senses and interests

– working to engage children in group activities requiring cooperation

[Madison A]

Circle time is where i find the most interaction and acknowledgement for each child. we sing songs where i am able to say hello to each child while asking them to move their bodies which they love so much

[Anna]

Incorporating movement, songs, games at circle time.

[ashley]

greeting kids and parents at the door, small prices. acknowledging small victories.