{"product_id":"fitness-and-nutrition-9781605542416","title":"Fitness and Nutrition","description":"During the preschool and kindergarten years, children begin spending more time engaging in physical activity and exploring new foods. Help children learn how to take care of their bodies as they build a foundation for healthy, active lives with this \u003ci\u003eFitness and Nutrition\u003c\/i\u003e curriculum. Children will learn about motor development, fitness and physical activity, rest and relaxation, food choices and eating habits, and avoiding germs when eating. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe curriculum includes\u003cbr\u003eOverviews of the six fitness and nutrition topics\u003cbr\u003eSuggested interest area materials and supports for creating the learning environment\u003cbr\u003eLearning objectives and vocabulary words to introduce and use\u003cbr\u003eSuggestions for evaluating children's understanding of each topic\u003cbr\u003eMore than 30 hands-on classroom activities\u003cbr\u003eFamily information and take-home activities \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is part of the Growing, Growing Strong series, a whole-health curriculum for children age three though kindergarten. Together, the books provide a complete set of activities and resources to help you support children's growth and wellness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConnie Jo Smith: Connie Jo Smith serves as the administrator for a ten-county child care resource and referral agency. She holds a doctoral degree in instructional technology and distance education and has an education specialist's degree focusing on curriculum instruction for young children.\u003cbr\u003eCharlotte M. Hendricks: Charlotte M. Hendricks is a certified health education specialist and president and founder of Healthy Childcare Consultants, Inc. She has been promoting health education for young children, parents, and teachers for more than thirty years. She completed her doctoral degree in health and safety at Indiana University.\u003cbr\u003eBecky S. Bennett: Becky S. Bennett is the director for the career services center at Western Kentucky University. She provides workshops in the areas of technology, career planning, and social and emotional development. Dr. Bennett holds a doctoral degree in instructional technology and distance education and a master's degree in counselor education. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Redleaf Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50359627743506,"sku":"9781605542416","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_925f306d-fccc-490e-a98b-2955244a85fd.jpg?v=1728354737","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/fitness-and-nutrition-9781605542416","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}