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Gilroy, Pamela J. – 1989
The movement-exploration activities described in this book are designed to appeal to primary-level children's natural instinct toward imaginative play and discovery and offer opportunities to develop physical skills in a familiar environment. The discovery of the physical self involves body-part and body-surface identification, isolated movements…
Descriptors: Anatomy, Human Body, Motor Development, Movement Education
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Direct linkMarston, Rip – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2004
Early childhood motor activity programs at institutions of higher learning can operate within the tripartite mission of the university while serving a vital function in providing leadership and guidance to educators. This article describes the University of Northern Iowa's Kindergym model. Within this model, curricular areas of games/sports,…
Descriptors: Discovery Processes, Young Children, Discovery Learning, Early Childhood Education
