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  Information on a variety of topics concerning physical activities for young children.

 
 

Kids In Action
To help make daily physical activity the foundation of a child’s long and healthy life, the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) has developed a new parents brochure called Kids in Action with the Kellogg Company and the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=kids_brochure.html

Backyard Olympics
If you're looking for fun that receives perfect 10s from the judges, hold your own backyard Olympics.
http://www.realfamiliesrealfun.com/amomsjoy/get_out/stories/olympics/index.html

Hooray for Soccer!
Soccer is a great game for children of all ages.
http://www.familyeducation.com/article/0,1120,64-7721-0-1,00.html

Olympic Shoe-Kick: A Sneaky Crafts-Game Combination!
Get the whole family into the spirit of the Olympic games by making athletic shoes with personality for the Family Olympic Shoe-Kick competition.
http://www.realfamiliesrealfun.com/amomsjoy/crafty/stories/shoekick/index.html

5 Great Outdoor Activities for Kids
Peel your couch potatoes off the sofa and explore the great outdoors
with these 5 family-friendly activities.
http://topics-az.parenthood.com/articles.html?article_id=3869

How to Help Children Develop Basic Sports Skills . . . Without Pushing Too Hard
Most parents agree that sports can teach valuable life skills: teamwork, responsibility, coordination, self-esteem, confidence and more.
http://topics-az.parenthood.com/articles.html?article_id=6267

 

 
 
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