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學生將能夠識別和執行基本的肢體動作，並展示協調和平衡能力。

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什麼是肢體發展？為什麼它對幼兒很重要？

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講解肢體發展的重要性，包括協調、平衡和基本運動技能。

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CECE Early Childhood Videos at Eastern CT State U.

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Supporting Physical Development in Infants and Toddlers

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學生將分組參加簡單的體操活動，以提高協調和平衡。

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Adorable 5 Year Old Gymnast Kyleigh| Ultimate Gymnastics

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學生個別執行繩子跳躍練習，並記錄進步。

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為需要更多幫助的學生提供簡化的活動，並為進步較快的學生提供更具挑戰性的運動。

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Getting children to be physically active

The keys to getting children to be active are:

making sure they have everyday opportunities for physical activity

helping them find physical activities that they like

role-modelling a positive attitude to physical activity.

Dancing around the house, skipping and running around the backyard, playing with balls or flying a kite - it doesn't matter how children move, as long as they have plenty of opportunities to move in ways they enjoy.

Physical activity is vital for children's health and wellbeing, now and in the future. As children grow and develop, they need different types and amounts of physical activity. They also need time and space for free play.

Space for physical activity and play

Whatever space you have for physical activity and play is fine, so long as your child can move around and have fun.

If you feel that you don't have a lot of play space at home, you could take your child to a park, sports field, beach, friend's or family member's house, library, school, community centre or other place with space to play.

You could also talk to neighbours with other young children about taking turns supervising your children's play outside or at the local park.

Time for physical activity and play

When your child has plenty of time for play, they can explore and use spaces in their own way.

You might need to adjust your family schedule to help your child be more active. For example, you might schedule in active play with your child when you're not working. This could be activities like kicking a ball or playing in the park.

You can also fit in more time for your child's active play if you include it in everyday activities. For example, you could time how fast your child can pack away their toys or games. And the next time your child is packing up, see whether they can beat their record.

Variety in physical activity and play

Plenty of variety in your child's mix of play, sports, games and activities will keep them excited about moving. And when your child tries out different activities, they can pick up new skills, stay interested and challenged, and get enough physical activity into their day. They're also more likely to find something they enjoy.

You can help your child find and try different activities.

For example, children who like balancing might enjoy climbing, cycling, playgrounds, dance or gymnastics. Others who like hand-eye coordination tasks might enjoy ball games in the park, ten-pin bowling, Frisbee or sports like cricket or tennis.

Children with disability can do many physical activities and sports. Many sports can be modified so that children with disability can fully participate and be included.

Role-modelling and sending positive messages about physical activity

You are your child's most important role model. You can help your child be active by being a good role model and sending positive messages about being physically active.

Ways to do this include:

being active yourself - your child will notice and be more likely to follow your lead

giving your child praise and encouragement for participating in physical activity

making time to have fun playing actively with your child - it's great to find something you both enjoy doing

supporting but not coaching your child when they're learning something new - just try saying, 'I enjoy watching you play'

going along to watch and support your child when they try an organised sport or group lesson for the first time

practising physical activities with your child - for example, you could run or skip together and talk about how your fitness and skills are improving.

Planning physical activities for your child

Time and space for unplanned physical activity is great. But sometimes you might want to organise physical activity for your child. You can still keep the focus on fun:

Set up playdates that involve activity - it could be as simple as meeting friends at the park or playground.

Go camping or nature walking as a family.

Make an obstacle course or a chalk racetrack at the local playground.

Have an activities box at home and in the car with balls, bats, kites, beach buckets and spades so that you're always prepared for outdoor games.

Consider gifts that encourage activity, like kites, skipping ropes, balls, sporting equipment or bikes and scooters.

You can use screen time to encourage your child to get up and move. For example, choose games or apps that encourage your child to move, like dancing games or virtual sports simulators. Use a digital map to plan a walk to the shops or a bushwalk. Or video your child learning a new physical skill.

Walking: a great way to get more physical activity into the day

One of the easiest ways to incorporate activity into your child's routine is to take regular walks together.

You can walk to school, preschool or child care. Or you can walk around your neighbourhood, looking for parks along the way. You can start when your child is a baby with outings in a sling, carrier or pram.

Walking most days has many benefits for you and your child. These benefits include:

keeping you and your child feeling happy and well

giving your child opportunities to learn and practise road rules and road safety

making your child aware of their neighbourhood

giving you and your child the chance to talk and spend time together

meeting neighbours along the route, and chatting with other parents at the school gate

helping your child feel good about where they live.

You can increase the range of your walks by following nature trails in parks and taking trips to interesting locations - for example, botanical gardens, local bushland, or places with waterfalls.

Parking your car or getting off the bus a little distance from the playground or park can also help you get more walking into your day.

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Physical activity: getting children involved

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Getting children involved in fun physical activity keeps them healthy and well. It starts with free time to be active and different activities to try.

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教師在學生參與不同活動時觀察並記錄他們的表現，並與學生討論進步情況。

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結束時進行一個簡單的測驗，讓學生識別和說明他們執行的特定動作。

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學生輪流分享他們在課堂上的體驗，並反思自己的進步。

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學生在離開前寫下他們學到的三個要點。

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學生每天在家進行10分鐘的跳繩練習，並記錄他們的進步。

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讓學生和家長閱讀一篇關於幼兒肢體發展的重要性和方法的文章。

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Why Physical Development is a Prime Area

There has been considerable concern over the last few years about an increase in children's sedentary behaviour and a reduction in their physical activity.

Physical development has been described as 'experience-expectant' learning which means that the brain is wired in expectation of this development. If it doesn't happen early it is more difficult to establish later on.

Babies and young children undergo rapid and wide-ranging physical and psychological developments in their early years which contribute to their future health and well-being.

Physical development contributes to cognitive development - as children move and explore the world they learn about the properties of objects and their own capabilities.

In the early years children are establishing patterns of activity which will affect their whole future. If activity and healthy eating are established early on good habits tend to remain.

Physical development can help with the maintenance of a healthy weight and the development of strong bones, muscles and heart.

It is widely believed that physical development can also help with the development of personal and social skills such as self-confidence, interaction, taking turns, getting along with others and so on.

How Can We Support this Area?

Encourage children to engage in and talk about the things they enjoy doing such as walking, skipping, climbing, rolling and jumping (gross motor activities).

Encourage children to engage in and talk about the things they enjoy doing such as threading, cutting, pressing, grasping, pinching (fine motor activities).

Use words in context which allow children to consider their physical movements - eg: 'you are lifting one foot and hopping on the other' or 'I saw you bending from your waist to lift up the watering can'. Focus on each child's strengths and identify next steps for their physical development.

Enabling Environment for PD Moving & Handling

Ensure that there are opportunities for free-flow between outdoor and indoor areas to increase activity and reduce sedentary behaviour.

Provide activities that support fine motor development such as threading beads, sewing cards/cloth, painting and exploring colour, mark-making of all kinds, building with Lego or small blocks, pinching, rolling and cutting dough or clay.

Provide activities that develop stability - stop and start games such as statues; games such as being rabbits or snakes so that children balance their weight on different parts of the body.

Plan activities that encourage locomotor skills - such as galloping, running, climbing, cycling, hopping, skipping.

Give children opportunities to develop object-control skills including catching, rolling and throwing skills - provide bean bags and buckets or hoops for throwing into; offer a range of balls of different weight, size and bounciness!

Provide bats, skittles and any other resources to encourage movement and accuracy in catching and throwing.

Health & Self-Care

Display steps for hand washing signage clearly and refer to it and model the hand-wash sequence.

Provide tissues at an accessible level close to an enclosed bin - display reminders about hygiene for nose-blowing and coughing.

Use displays to show the range of foods to be eaten and to identify how different foods help growth and development.

Grow edible plants such as strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce and potatoes and prepare and eat them in the setting.

Encourage children to care for their teeth; talk about the things that are good for oral health and the things that people do to encourage their teeth to remain healthy.

Use puppets to model aspects of health and self-care.

Encourage children to feel proud of achievements in health and self-care.

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Physical Development - Early Years Matters

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Aspects of Physical Development Moving & Handling Health & Self-Care Why Physical Development is a Prime Area There has been considerable concern over the last few years about an increase in children's sedentary behaviour and a reduction in their physical activity. Physical development has been described as 'experience-expectant' learning which means that the brain is ...