In a society of video games and obese children it is important to instill physical activity in children at a young age. Here at the Strauss ECE we provide many opportunities for children to have movement activities. We provide PE, Dance and Creative Movement. All classrooms also have multiple outside opportunities as well. Teachers are constantly taking children for walks, teaching skipping in the hallway and preforming songs like, 'head, shoulder, knees and toes' while waiting for the next activity. Our teachers are also wonderful role models by taking walks with the children and eating healthy. It is one of our goals to help provide a lifestyle of physical activity.
Here is what you can do to create an active lifestyle for your family:
- Limit TV/ Computer time
- Be a role model for your children
- Go on walks
- play at the park
- get involved in a sport league and or exercise program, bring your child to watch
- make these things part of your daily or nightly routines
Be on the look out for our ECE walking program starting in Spring!
