Stafford ECC Gross Motor Class
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 Early Childhood physical activity programs need to provide children with an environment rich in opportunities for purposeful movement and cognitive development.  In gross motor children will learn to:
             >Strengthen listening skills
             >Distinguish among various auditory cues.
             >Connect movements with other curricula (e.g., literature and music)
             >Be responsible in a group environment.
             >Choose movement patterns based upon their ability.
             >Verbally describe movement experiences and improve language skills.
             >Become familiar with school readiness concepts (e.g., numbers, shapes, colors, alphabet,
               patterning, and sequencing).
             >Use applications for predicting, patterning, and sequencing that enhance school readiness
               skills.
             >Be aware of food and nutrition for healthy eating habits (e.g., games that incorporate
               farm animals, fruits, vegetables, or other foods; or reading literature that reinforces their 
               role in healthy food choices).