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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
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' 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and she can make arrangements to get a set to you.
Active Movement On DVD 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 here.
Active Movement Workshops
We regularly hold workshops on how to implement the Active Movement programme. These are held right across Otago throughout the year. For information on upcoming Active Movement workshops contact our coordinator here. Wriggle And Rhyme Wriggle and Rhyme is an Active Movement programme run in association with Dunedin City Libraries to give parents of 0 - 1 year olds an opportunity to learn stimulating new ways to help their children develop. For full details of Wriggle and Rhyme click here.
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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