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 ...

Alarming trends in childhood obesity even among preschool children have re-focused attention on the importance of physical activity in this age group. With this increased attention comes the need to ...

Objective measurements are needed to assess physical activity in preschool children to characterize habitual patterns of physical activity in order to design intervention programs (1) and examine ...

A bonfire is the perfect way of dealing with diseased plants and any stems and roots that are too woody or thick to compost. The cooled ash can be saved and put round young plants next spring to deter ...

Walking in the jungle Since the children in Unit 3 at Small World Day Nursery in Staindrop, County Durham, transformed their staircase into a colourful jungle, going downstairs to visit their outdoor ...

Activity among the birds is mixed during the month of June. There is the expected nursery activity throughout our yards, parks and all those places that maintain a healthy bird population. It ...

A group of children were studied during their first 5 weeks in a township nursery to determine the degree to which their experience of crowded conditions at home affects their patterns of activity and ...

Special activities 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 ...

Introducing children at the University Day Nursery to new activities and experiences, including music, drama, outings and language learning.