The Joy of Movement Lesson Plans and Large-Motor Activities for Preschoolers [Paperback]

The Joy of Movementis a preschool movement activity book with a therapeutic perspective. The combination of old and new games creates a purpose driven physical motor curriculum. Each activity has been kid tested. This well-organized and easy-to-use book includes fun, developmentally appropriate activities that foster physical development and build self-esteem. The activities are built around developmental motor milestones and are flexible enough to encourage skill development for a variety of learners.

The Joy of Movementis for anyone with young children ages three to six in their lives: preschool teachers, parents, family child care providers, etc.

Activities are inclusive for all development skill levels.

A preschool movement activity book with a therapeutic perspective from a licensed physical therapist.

Practical and user-friendly activities.

Over thirty quick and easy lesson plans.

New resource to combat childhood obesity and reach important large-motor development milestones such as hopping on one foot, skipping, or the ability to alternate direction and stop easily without losing balance while running.

Quick and easy large-motor movement activities for three- to six-year-olds to maximize development.Mary Lynn Hafner, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist, a movement systems, and mobility expert. She is the owner of MyNeighborhood Physical Therapist, PLLC, a per diem physical therapist and a movement teacher at theSammamish Community YMCA in Washington. Dr. Hafner has her clinical doctorate in physical therapy and over twenty yearsof physical therapy experience. She shares her expertise as an early movement education speaker and is the founder and volunteercoordinator for a story collection project at a local senior center. Her website is www.MaryLynnDPT.com.

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