Product Description
Experiences in Movement is the education resource for understanding movements role in the young childs life and education. It is the only book to detail why movement education is vital to the lives and education of young children and how to provide it. It thoroughly describes movements role in the traditional domains of child development, as well as in the areas of musical and creative development. The author presents an entire movement program, guidelines for music selection and usage, age-appropriate presentation methods and tried and true tips for creating and maintaining a positive learning environment with children on the move.
About the Author
Founder and director of Moving & Learning, Rae Pica is an internationally recognized education consultant specializing in early childhood physical activity. Known for her lively and informative presentations, she has worked with the Sesame Street Research Department, Head Start Bureau, Centers for Disease Control, President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues, and state health departments throughout the country. She is the author of 17 books, including the three-book MOVING & LEARNING Series, the award-winning GREAT GAMES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, and JUMP INTO LITERACY: ACTIVE LEARNING FOR PRESCHOOLERS. Ms. Pica also hosts the syndicated podcast, "Body, Mind, and Child," interviewing experts in the fields of early childhood education, motor development/physical education, the neurosciences, and more.