Encouraging physical activity in infants

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Title:

Encouraging physical activity in infants

Author:

Sanders, Steve (Steve W.) author.

Series:

Moving matters series.

Summary:

Explores fun and engaging ways to talk, sing, read, write and play with young children to help them begin developing important pre- literacy skills.

Contents:

1. The importance of physical activity for infants -- 2. Creating the best environment for physical activity -- 3. Reflexes : moving for survival -- 4. Promoting activity to nurture development -- 5. Developing strength and balance -- 6. Activities for increasing strength and balance -- 7. Vision development and coordination of movement -- 8. Moving forward.

Physical Description:

96 pages ; 23 cm.

Subject Term:

Physical education for children -- Study and teaching (Early childhood)

Movement, Aesthetics of -- Study and teaching (Higher)

Early childhood education -- Activity programs.

Infants -- Development.

Infants -- Care.

Publisher:

Gryphon House, Inc.,

Publication Date:

2015

ISBN:

9780876592458

Publication Information:

Lewisville, NC : Gryphon House, Inc., [2015]

Call Number:

372.86 SANDERS

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Babies are naturally active, and their movements help them explore their environment. They first move involuntarily, based on reflexes, and then learn to move more independently as their bodies grow stronger and they begin to investigate the world around them.You can encourage their muscle development, strength and balance with simple activities done with infants as young as six weeks old.The first year of life lays the foundation for further development of gross motor skills as a toddler and preschooler. So get those little bodies moving!

Author Notes

As a professor and early childhood consultant for more than 30 years, Steve Sanders, EdD, focuses on preparing the next generation of teachers to help children become physically active and healthy for life. He is the recipient of the Margie Hanson National Association for Sport and Physical Education Distinguished Service Award.

1 The Importance of Physical Activity for Infants	p. 1
Guidelines for infant Physical Activity	p. 3
Learning How to Move	p. 4
Infant Motor-Skill Milestones	p. 6
2 Creating the Best Environment for Physical Activity	p. 12
Providing a Secure Space	p. 13
Letting Infants Explore	p. 15
Creating Activity Routines	p. 16
Joining Playgroups	p. 19
Age-Appropriate Equipment	p. 20
Promoting Safety	p. 21
3 Reflexes: Moving for Survival	p. 24
Activities to Stimulate Infant Reflexes	p. 27
Strengthening Muscles and Making Connections	p. 36
4 Promoting Activity to Nurture Development	p. 37
Textures, Shapes, and the Sense of Touch	p. 37
Tummy-Time Activities	p. 41
More Ways to Move and Interact	p. 47
5 Developing Strength and Balance	p. 49
Building Muscle Strength	p. 50
Building a Sense of Balance	p. 52
6 Activities for Increasing Strength and Balance	p. 57
Birth to Four Months	p. 58
Four Months to Eight Months	p. 61
Eight Months to One Year	p. 68
7 Vision Development and Coordination of Movement	p. 72
Progression of Vision Development	p. 74
Fine Motor Skills	p. 84
8 Moving Forward	p. 87
References and Resources	p. 90
Index	p. 91

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