Early movers 5 Practical ideas for physically active play

Early movers Helping under-5s live active & healthy lives

5 Practical ideas for physically active play

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Part 1

Introduction02

Part 2

Types of physical activity for babies (non walkers)

06

Part 3

Activities for babies (approx. 0?3 months)

12

Part 4

Activities for babies (approx. 3?6 months)

18

Part 5

Activities for babies (approx. 6?12 months)

24

Part 6

Types of physical activity for under-5s (walkers)

34

Part 7

Introduction to activity ideas for walkers

44

Part 8

Activities for toddlers (approx. 12?36 months/1?3 years)

48

Part 9

Activities for pre-schoolers (approx. 36?60 months/3?5 years)

60

Part 10

Skills cards

84

Part 11

Appendices92

Section 5 ? Practical ideas for physically active play 1

Part 1

Introduction

2 Early movers ? Helping under-5s live active & healthy lives

This section of Early movers is designed to give you lots of ideas for physical activities to help with babies and young children's physical development, to enable them to be more active, move with confidence and control, and to encourage learning.

We've divided the under-5s into three groups. They are:

? babies (non walkers) divided into approximate months (0?3 months, 3?6 months and 6?12 months)

? toddlers (walking up to about age 3 years)

? pre-schoolers (age 3?5).

These ages are just a guide. Physical development is age-related but not agedetermined, so you're best placed to pick the most appropriate activities for each child's stage of development.

Remember that each baby and child will develop at their own rate and will learn physical skills when their body is ready. You only need to raise any concerns with a child's parents if they're unable to do several movement skills much later than most of their peers. Naturally, you'll need to discuss your concerns sensitively.

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