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Phillips, Meghan; Tsuda, Emi; Wyant, James – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2023
The preschool years are essential for developing physically active lifestyles and social-emotional well-being. This article introduces the PASS (Physical Activity and Social Skills) physical education program, which identifies specific ways to develop fundamental motor skills, provide physical activity opportunities, and promote social-emotional…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Skill Development, Social Emotional Learning, Physical Education
Riggs, Maida – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
The University of Massachusetts has designed a preschool laboratory gym program for 2 1/2 - 5 year olds to encourage the development of a wide range of abilities, specifically, to provide practice in climbing, balancing, hanging, jumping, running, sliding, swinging, and ball handling. (JMF)
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Laboratory Schools, Motor Development
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John, Martha Tyler – Educational Gerontology, 1981
Presents skills for teaching the elderly subculture. Three specific problem areas are explored: (1) motivational strategies; (2) suggestions for dealing with the physical problems one may encounter in the learning situation; and (3) the practical factors involved in planning for and carrying out instruction. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Educational Gerontology, Educational Planning, Instructional Materials
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Raines, Shirley C. – Childhood Education, 1990
Presents an account of observations, descriptions, and interpretations of children's representations. Offers examples of ways teachers and parents can help children expand their language, actions, and images to symbolize their experiences. (BB)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Early Childhood Education, Freehand Drawing, Language Patterns
Lokken, Mary – 1981
This paper describes a group counseling weight loss program, Weight Group, for elementary school students who are already overweight for their age and body structure. The selection procedures for group members and the general format of the sessions are outlined, and the need for confidentiality is stressed. The rules for Weight Group members are…
Descriptors: Body Image, Body Weight, Change Strategies, Educational Experience
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Jackson, Sara C; And Others – Childhood Education, 1991
Discusses difficulties parents encounter when they play with their disabled child and the inappropriateness of some commercial toys for disabled children. Also describes the development of adapted toys and of toy lending libraries for young disabled children. (BB)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Cognitive Development, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Department of Education, Washington, DC. Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs. – 1996
"Reaching the Goals" is a series of eight books designed to inform people involved in education reform, or people who want to be involved, of the myriad of programs and resources that are available from the Federal Government to support each of the National Education Goals defined in 1990. This first book is dedicated to Goal 1,…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Cognitive Development, Educational Objectives, Emotional Development
Alajajian, Lisa D. – 1981
Four deaf-blind students at the Massachusetts Association for the Blind were involved in a pilot aerobic program consisting of jogging for 15-20 minutes three times a week. Students were chosen based on their enjoyment of this fast movement and they were given clearance for this activity by both a doctor and a physical therapist. The students'…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Cardiovascular System, Conditioning, Deaf Blind