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19.A.ECa

Engage in active play using gross- and fine-motor skills.

Children's Play - More than Fun and Games

Children’s Play – More than Fun and Games

Resource Lists
Investigating Wheels

Investigating Wheels

Project Approach, Project Guides
Two on a Trike

Two on a Trike

Benchmark Videos
One Morning in the Block Area

One Morning in the Block Area

Benchmark Videos
Mila Paints the Fence

Mila Paints the Fence

Benchmark Videos
Keep It Moving: Playing With Hoops

Keep It Moving: Playing With Hoops

Benchmark Videos
Fine Motor Skills and Safety

Fine Motor Skills and Safety

Benchmark Videos
Experimenting with Balance

Experimenting with Balance

Benchmark Videos
Constructing a Cradle

Constructing a Cradle

Benchmark Videos
Climbing a Tree

Climbing a Tree

Benchmark Videos
children on playground

Young Children Need to Play!

Infant/toddler Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets
mom and child playing game

Things to Do While You’re Waiting: Physical Activities

Infant/toddler Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets
Active Play Promotes Young Children’s Development

Active Play Promotes Young Children’s Development

Blogs, Dual Language Learners
Age-Appropriate Play for Young Children

Age-Appropriate Play for Young Children

Questions and Answers (Q&A)
children playing with blocks

Make Room for Blocks!

Infant/toddler Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Games for All Young Children

Games for All Young Children

Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
boy with watering can

Say Yes to the Mess! Water Works

Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Say Yes to the Mess! Snow Time

Say Yes to the Mess! Snow Time

Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Say Yes to the Mess! Play with Rocks

Say Yes to the Mess! Play with Rocks

Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Physical Fitness for Preschool-Age Children

Physical Fitness for Preschool-Age Children

Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Building Endurance: Let's Get Physical!

Building Endurance: Let’s Get Physical!

Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

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