Moving, Playing, Growing: Physical Activity

Explore the importance of movement as Moving, Playing, Growing: Physical Activity equips early childhood professionals with the knowledge and tools to promote active, healthy learning environments. Through interactive lessons, participants explore the importance of movement for physical, social, and cognitive development, discover age-appropriate activity guidelines, and learn to embed movement into daily routines and curriculum. The course also addresses barriers, family engagement, and staff support strategies. Participants will determine key best practices, link physical activity to classroom learning, and choose actionable goals for improvement to inspire children to move, play, and grow every day.