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Play supports infants’ and toddlers’ development in so many ways. Incorporating physical activity into play time is a great way for children to learn and to stay healthy. Explore these resources for more about how to promote individualized opportunities for active play.
Play is an important part of learning across the early childhood years. In this webinar, learn how play builds critical cognitive and behavioral skills across the birth to age 5 years. Find out what play looks like for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
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.
Learn more about IMIL. Find out how Head Start staff can use this training to incorporate physical activity and movement into their programs.
In this video, find out about IMIL. It is a training experience Head Start staff can use to incorporate physical activity and movement into their programs.
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.
Children learn through play every single day. Watch these videos to find out what — and how — children learn as they play.
Find out what children learn when they play games with the adults in their lives.
Find out what children learn when they engage in messy play.
Find out what children learn when they play outside.
Identify playful learning activities that can support preschoolers’ motor and physical development. Explore scaffolding strategies and techniques for managing physical play.
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official website of the Administration for Children and Families
