Physical Development

SEE Every Child’s commitment to educating the whole child means that, in addition to regular time outdoors to move and explore, children develop physically through games and activities that allow for movement, as well as that make connections to Big Ideas in new ways. When studying healthy living, children may learn new exercises and create a book that teaches others how to do them, or when exploring forces and motion, children could play “Red Light, Green Light” to explore how their bodies change speed and direction. Activities such as these improve children’s gross motor skills and balance, while also boosting their confidence and encouraging them to play cooperatively with others.

Social Stories  support moving bodies and growing brains! It can be read with children in the classroom or sent home for families to read together:

Move Your Body Grow Your Brain- ENG.pdf
Move Your Body Grow Your Brain- SPAN.pdf
Move Your Body Grow Your Brain- PORT.pdf
Move Your Body Grow Your Brain- HC.pdf