Download or read book Encouraging Physical Activity in Preschoolers written by Steve Sanders and published by Gryphon House Incorporated. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preschoolers are constantly on the move using their bodies to play and learn. You can help them stay active as they grow by providing instruction in physical skills, motivating them to develop strength and fluid movements, and challenging them to improve their skill levels. Not every child will become an athlete, but all children use motor skills to move around their environment, interact with others, play games, and learn. You can help preschoolers understand the best ways to do the following movements: Skip, gallop, and run, Jump and land, Throw and catch a ball, Hit small balls with paddles, sticks and Bats, Balance, Kick accurately, Strike large balls with their hands, Jump rope, Ride a bike, You don't want children to give up in embarassment, so help them develop the skills to play confidently. As in all types of learning, practice helps solidify the lessons learned during physical movement instruction. Motivated by the knowledge and experience you provide, the preschoolers in your care can grow strong bodies, enjoy physical activity, and move with assurance toward a healthy lifestyle. Book jacket.