OBJECTIVE: To compare the physical activity levels of overweight and non overweight 3- to 5-y-old children while attending preschool. A secondary aim was to evaluate weight-related differences in ...

In early childhood education, structure is best understood as guidance rather than restriction. A thoughtful preschool ...

The aim of this study was to examine in detail levels and patterns of physical activity in preschool children and the effects of gender and BMI on this activity. Two hundred and fifty-three children ...

Vol. 98, Supplement 2: Advancing physical activity measurement and guidelines in Canada: a scientific review and evidence-based foundation for the future of Canadian physical activity guidelines (2007 ...

Feel the force The children in the Busy Bees room at Sunshine Day Nursery in Peterleee have been recording their scientific investigations into forces and materials in the form of books. They can then ...

'Waterlilies' The children of Cockfield Primary School nursery class have been exploring work by the artist Monet before creating their own versions of his painting 'Waterlilies'. The children of ...

A follow-up of a study by Liddell and Kruger (1987) into the effects of crowding in a typical South African daycare center is reported. A group of children were studied during their first 5 weeks in a ...

Physical activity in early childhood may have an impact on cardiovascular health later in life, according to new research, where scientists followed the activity levels of hundreds of preschoolers ...

We are always trying to introduce the children to new activities and experiences. So, included in our sessions are a number of special activities. Music with Mummy Music is fun with Mummy! This is a ...

A Telford nursery has opened a new garden and outdoor activity area for children to enjoy after support from a social housing provider. Published Sep 2, 2024 Representatives from Preferred Homes Ltd, ...