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Direct linkAdalbjornsson, Carola F.; Rudisill, Mary E.; Wall, Sarah J.; Howard, Candice H. – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2004
Contrary to past thinking, at birth, infants are capable of exploring their environment and interacting with other humans. They become aware of and learn about their world by observing, exploring, playing, and interacting with their caregivers. Motor skills play a major role in this process, which is achieved by allowing infants to move around,…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Physical Recreation Programs, Infants, Motor Development
Wall, Sarah J.; Rudisill, Mary E. – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2004
Through experiences with toddlers at the ADC-Ridgecrest Physical Activity Program, the authors have found there are many ways to encourage and promote the "Active Start" guidelines through play. Their research and collaboration with early childhood specialists suggests that toddlers like to play and that it is particularly important in the overall…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Skill Development, Psychomotor Skills, Guidelines
