This lesson takes a developmental look at children from infants through preschoolers and the need for varied levels of activity at different ages. Complete a rating scale to rate and compare your level of activity and temperament with those of the children in their care. Learn to assess how well your program meets the needs of active children and how to adapt your program for active children. (2 hours)
Lesson objectives
- Use a five point scale to rate the activity levels and selected temperament qualities of yourself and the children in your care.
- Understand how your own activity level can affect the way you think about active children.
- Describe three ways to adapt your program for active children.
