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Movement as learning for 0 - 5 year olds.
Active Movement is an initiative that is responsible for promoting the importance of physical activity and movement for young children to develop active lifestyle habits. The Active Movement initiative embraces movement as a fundamental learning strategy for the 0 - 5's age group, and helps to develop and strengthen the relationship between body and brain. Active Movement is about engaging in quality physical movement experiences which develop and enhance the emotional, social, cognitive and physiological growth of the child. Active Movement embraces the development of the whole child.
Active Movement Advisor Our Active Movement Advisor is Amanda Taylor. You can contact her on 03 474 6411 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Stride, Ride & Slide Stride, Ride, & Slide is an Active Movement event that has been designed specifically for 2-5 year olds to engage in a friendly multisport event alongside their peers. Active Movement is about engaging children in quality movement experiences in a fun, positive environment. By allowing children to have the opportunity to move and play positively will attributes to the complete development of their overall social, physical, and mental wellbeing. It is all about having fun, being active, enjoying the outdoors, and developing healthy, happy well-rounded children. The next event will be held on Sunday 4 March 2012 to mark Childrens Day. Entries are now open, you can register here.
Active Movement Workshops These workshops are fun and interactive. They focus on the importance of getting kids moving by incorporating some really practical ideas for teachers and parents to learn and share with the children in their care. These workshops will be on offer again from the beginning of 2012. All of the workshops are free and open to all parents, educators and caregivers. For more information about the available courses and to register your interest click here.
Active Movement Resources To find out more about Active Movement you can visit the SPARC website here. You can download the 'Introduction To Active Movement' and the 14 'Active Movement Activity Guides'
Under 5's Directory We have collected together contact details of various groups you might find helpful and interesting. Click here to view the directory. If you are involved in a group that is not listed and you think you should be included This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it us your details.
Wriggle And Rhyme Wriggle and Rhyme is an Active Movement programme run in association with Dunedin City Libraries to give parents of 0 - 2 year olds an opportunity to learn stimulating new ways to help their children develop. For full details of Wriggle and Rhyme click here.
Wriggle and Rhyme sessions are held at the following times during term one 2012:
Foam Shapes Active Movement is about encouraging children to take part in physical movement in a safe and supportive enivronment and ensuring they are provided with quality movement experiences daily. Sport Otago now have a variety of vinyl foam shapes available for Earl Childhood Centres to use. We hope this will be a valuable resource for not only teachers, but also the Early Childhood community to encourage the children to take part in some fun movement opportunities indoors and out! Due to the popularity of the resource there is a waiting list to access them. The foam shapes will be hired out to centres on a first-in, first-served basis. The 16 units of foam shapes will be available to be hired for periods of up to two weeks, or one-off events by request. There is a hire fee of $23 (incl GST) per booking, regardless of the hire period. You will also be required to sign a hire agreement which accepts responsibility for any costs of repair for damage caused in your care. If you are interested in hiring the foam shapes contact Amanda on 03 474 6411 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Active Movement Articles From ACTiVATE Magazine
For more information about Active Movement in your community and ideas for games and activities check out the articles in our ACTiVATE magazine. (Note, these files are about 2-3mb and may take a couple of minutes to load on a dial-up connection.)
Active Movement Resources There are plenty of ways to keep Active Movement interesting for both you and your children. Click on the links below to check out some new ideas. Dunedin Under 5's Movement Directory
Recommendations For Parents Parents and caregivers can ensure the growing child has the best possible start to life by making a knowledgeable and loving commitment to active lifestyles for their children and themselves. The following suggestions can assist the parent to be actively involved and to make this commitment to children for daily active movement participation.
Recommendations For Early Childhood Centres How To Incorporate Active Movement In the early childhood educational setting the parental suggestions influence your involvement and practive with the child. Strengthening positive concepts of Active Movement through knowledgeable interactions and providing contextual envrionments where children can move and learn is essential. This will empower children with confidence and competence in themselves and their bodies ability to move and learn.
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from their website. If you would like copies of these Active Movement booklets either visit Sport Otago or your local regional office, or if you live outside an urban area contact Amanda
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and she can make arrangements to get a set to you. The 'Active Movement For Under Fives' DVD's consist of segments from the 'Nought To Five' TV series. To get your free copy you can either visit Sport Otago at 184 High Street in Dunedin or your local regional office, or you can contact Amanda
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. You can view Active Movement segments on the SPARC website 
for the car and inappropriate use can limit a child's opportunities for activities. Some aids may inhibit correct development of hips and legs, limit body rotation and have high accident rates.