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Physical Activity

Child using a helmet while playing outdoors.Physical activity is a great way to learn, play, and to support a healthy, active lifestyle. Explore these resources to learn how physical activity supports brain development, find activities for children, and more.

Families as Partners in Healthy Active Living

Head Start programs can model healthy behaviors and partner with families in support of healthy habits at home. Use this resource to learn about how to partner with families to promote healthy active living.

Tummy Time Activities During Home Visits

Home visitors and others who work with families can use this resource to share information about tummy time, include tummy time in daily routines, and assess a family’s home to make sure tummy time is safe.

Nutrition and Physical Activity

In this chapter of the Health Manager Orientation Guide, learn about the health manager’s role in helping programs meet the nutritional and physical activity needs of each child.

Moving with the Brain in Mind

Learn how movement activities can support brain development and learning in this two-part course available on the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio.

Active Play, Every Day at Home

Share this video on active play ideas for toddlers with parents on a home visit or during a socialization. Use this resource to help parents consider goals around physical activity.

I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL)

IMIL is a Head Start initiative that seeks to increase the quantity of physical activity, improve the quality of physical movement experiences, and teach children about healthy nutrition choices.