Create a slide show using PowerPoint or Google Slides demonstrating children participating in your chosen movement experience. You can use photos or videos that you find online to show case the movement.
Content/Writing Guidelines:
Students can choose one age group to focus on (Infants, Toddlers, or Preschool) or take a general overall approach that covers the whole child at all ages.
Discuss Big Body Play. What is it and why is it important?
Describe how it has a positive impact on children’s health and development.
Reflect on how a child’s ability or family culture might influence how a child uses their body for Big Body Play.
Describe the learning potential that happens during Big Body Play?
Connect the concept of Big Body Play to learning.
You will be focusing on Physical Development and Health and its implications on other learning domains. (Pages 31-34)
Choose specific CT Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) strands and learning progressions to describe. (Page 8 in the ELDS will help you to understand what each section is called.)
At minimum 3 ELDS domain, strands and learning progressions must be referenced. At least one ▪ should be from Physical Development and Health. Others to focus on are Cognitive and Social Emotional. Other domains can also be included.
Slide 1: Introduction
- Title: The Importance of Big Body Play in Children's Development
- Image/Video: Group of children engaged in active play
Slide 2: What is Big Body Play?
- Definition: Big Body Play involves physical activities that use the whole body and promote gross motor skills.
- Importance: Helps children develop strength, coordination, balance, and spatial awareness.
Slide 3: Positive Impact on Children's Health and Development
- Physical Development and Health ELDS Strand
- Learning Progression: Engages in activities that promote physical health and well-being.
Slide 4: Influence of a Child's Ability and Family Culture
- Discuss how children with different abilities might engage in Big Body Play.
- Highlight how cultural practices and family values may shape a child's relationship with physical activities.
Slide 5: Learning Potential During Big Body Play
- Cognitive ELDS Strand
- Learning Progression: Uses problem-solving skills to overcome physical challenges during play.
Slide 6: Connection to Learning
- Social Emotional ELDS Strand
- Learning Progression: Demonstrates cooperation and teamwork while engaging in physical activities.
Slide 7: Example of Big Body Play Activities
- Image/Video: Children participating in activities like climbing, jumping, and balancing.
- Mention specific ELDS strands and learning progressions related to each activity.
Slide 8: Conclusion
- Recap the importance of Big Body Play in promoting physical development and overall well-being in children.
- Encourage parents and educators to support and encourage active play for children of all ages.