https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb en-us 2021-10-23 16:17:45 UTC 2024-12-18 10:25:21 UTC hello@padlet.com anh9120 https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838231532 Goal HPD-4: Children develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to
move through and explore their environment.
Older Toddlers:
• Move their arms and legs to complete a task (kick, jump, step, pedal, push away). HPD-4h
• Move through the world with a variety of movements and with increasing independence (run, jump, pedal). HPD-4i
• Use familiar objects that encourage large motor movements (riding toys,
crawl tubes, large ball in basket, slide).  HPD-4j
• Perform actions smoothly with balance, strength, and coordination (dance, bend over to pick up a toy, reach up high on a shelf, walk up and down steps). HPD-4k

Concepts:
- movement
- muscle control
- exploration
- play
- strength
- coordination
- large motor skills

Questions:
- How do we encourage a variety of movements inside the classroom?
- What happens when we involve our senses in our movement activities? (ie - closed eyes to improve balance)
- What other objects can be used to encourage large muscle control?
- How can we use playground equipment to explore our movements?
- What other environments can we explore besides the classroom and playground?


]]> 2021-10-23 17:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838231532 anh9120 https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838240522 Tricycles can be used to strengthen arm and leg muscles and improve hand-eye coordination. Children can peddle or use their feet to make the tricycle propel forward. 


]]> 2021-10-23 17:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838240522 anh9120 https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838244982 Wood beams can be found hidden in unintentional areas on a playground. I've seen many used as mulch borders! Children enjoy balancing with their arms held out while trying not to fall off. This "toy" covers balance, strength, and coordination. Children can explore their environment to find their own balance beam!]]> 2021-10-23 17:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838244982 anh9120 https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838247788 What child does love balls? Especially ones of different colors and shapes! Whether throwing or rolling, balls can help children build strength, coordination, and balance. Not only are they using their large muscles, but they are also building small muscle control and hand eye coordination. ]]> 2021-10-23 17:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838247788 anh9120 https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838249316 These large blue foam blocks are great for outdoor and indoor play! Stacking, building, balancing these blocks focuses on many areas of muscle control.]]> 2021-10-23 17:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838249316 anh9120 https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838250677 Rock walls and slides help children to explore their muscle control and strength and to feel adventurous.]]> 2021-10-23 17:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838250677 anh9120 https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838251894 Wood blocks for inside the classroom offer movement and muscle development, as well as engaging the imagination. ]]> 2021-10-23 17:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838251894 anh9120 https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838255632 Short or adjustable basketball goals allow children to stretch, reach, bend over, and run while developing large muscle control.]]> 2021-10-23 17:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838255632 anh9120 https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838264761 Not all play has to take place on our feet! Crawl tubes are a great way to build onto the foundational skills of crawling while encouraging large motor movement.]]> 2021-10-23 17:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838264761 anh9120 https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838266210 Hula-hoops are great for hip and leg control, developing back muscles, and just having fun. They can be tossed, rolled, or hopped in and around.]]> 2021-10-23 17:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838266210 anh9120 https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838269101 Multilevel playground equipment where children can step, climb, slide, crawl, and more, are beneficial in building muscle control in a variety of ways. Children also benefit from climbing stairs when this type of equipment isn't available. ]]> 2021-10-23 17:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838269101 anh9120 https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838289594 In this College of Charleston blog, I learned about a few different activities that can be used to support the standard that I chose. The "What's your name workout", yoga for kids, and "tic tac toss" are all experiences for children that will get them moving and having fun. Each of these activities can be done inside or outside and encourage a variety of movements while engaging other senses and knowledge. ]]> 2021-10-23 18:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838289594 anh9120 https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838294755 From the NC Foundations website, here we have suggestions for how to meet the goals of motor development in children. This page is helpful in planning, creating, modeling, and providing children with the experiences that need to succeed in this goal. It is a basic outline that can be used to guide us through developing our own plans and activities. ]]> 2021-10-23 18:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838294755 anh9120 https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838326810 Obstacle courses can be used as a structured activity during outside or inside play time. Using items like slides, balance beams, blocks, tricycles, and hula-hoops can all help children to engage their large muscles and explore different uses for everyday objects. They get to run, crawl, and jump which works many of their muscles in different groups. ]]> 2021-10-23 18:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838326810 anh9120 https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838333553 See, think, wonder

These large foam blocks encourage children to use their imagination to build and create structures. They use their arms to move and life blocks, their legs to step over and climb, and their hands to manipulate their creation.
These blocks can be used inside or outside, but I like having them outside to give children options for play other than the traditional playground. While playing with these pieces, children, must wonder what else they can do with them which leads to further development and exploration of their environment. Children can build "houses", "cars", a maze, endless possibilities. All while developing muscle control and building strength and coordination. ]]> 2021-10-23 18:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838333553 anh9120 https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838338086 Paper plate skating is a great rainy day activity! By using paper plates, children are exploring different uses for things in their environment. The skating technique requires the use of the arm and leg muscles as well as coordination and strength. This is also a great precursor to teaching children how to really skate which requires even more muscle control.]]> 2021-10-23 19:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/anh9120/cu1id8a4touqxftb/wish/1838338086