Nutrition and Physical Activity
In this chapter of the Health Manager Orientation Guide, learn about the health manager’s role in helping programs meet the nutritional and physical activity needs of each child.
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Physical Activity
Physical activity is a great way to learn, play, and to support a healthy, active lifestyle. Explore these resources to learn how physical activity supports brain development, find activities for children, and more.
Physical Activity in Learning Environments
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide describes how health managers can support early childhood physical activity and healthy active play.
Sharing Information About Nutrition and Physical Activity
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses professional development for staff and collaboration with families related to nutrition and physical activity.
Tummy Time Activities During Home Visits
Home visitors and others who work with families can use this resource to share information about tummy time, include tummy time in daily routines, and assess a family’s home to make sure tummy time is safe.
Tummy Time Information for Families
Share this resource with families to help them do tummy time activities with their baby.
Families as Partners in Healthy Active Living
Head Start programs can model healthy behaviors and partner with families in support of healthy habits at home. Use this resource to learn about how to partner with families to promote healthy active living.
Physical Activity Is Good for the Mind and Body
This webinar explores how incorporating positive physical activity experiences into early childhood programming can support lifelong health and mental health.
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.
Tummy Time and Free Play for Infants
Tummy Time is a simple position with enormous benefits! Home visitors have a unique opportunity to partner with families and help them understand the importance of tummy time and how to add it to their routine.
Active Play: Health Tips for Families
This fact sheet includes tips families can use to help young children develop positive active play behaviors.
