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Children's physical activity. The mind/body connection. Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood education. Helping to bust the myths that are dictating today's parenting.
About Me:
A former adjunct instructor with the University of New Hampshire, I'm the author of 17 books, including the text Experiences in Movement, the award-winning Great Games for Young Children and Jump into Literacy, and A Running Start: How Play, Physical Activity, and Free Time Create a Successful Child, written for the parents of children birth to eight. I've presented workshops and keynote speeches throughout North America and have consulted for such groups as the Sesame Street Research Department, the Head Start Bureau, Centers for Disease Control, the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues, Gymboree, and state health departments throughout the country. I also served on the task force of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) that created national guidelines for early childhood physical activity and am a member of the HighReach Learning, Integrations Catalog, and Gesell Institute for Human Development advisory boards.
My Title/Position/Status:
Children's physical activity specialist/Host of BAM Radio/Cohost of NAEYC Radio & PTA Radio/Cofounder of the BAM Radio Network
I'm Interested in Discussing
Parenting, Teaching, New Research, Teacher Resources, Parent Resources, Professional Issues, Speaking and Training, Consulting, Best Practices, Next Practices, Collaboration, Anything
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http:www.movingandlearning.com

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The Swine Flu

I suppose that being cofounder and host of Body, Mind and Child Radio -- and co-host of NAEYC Radio -- makes me part of the media. It's ironic, then, that I generally tend to ignore the media to the greatest extent possible. Certainly, I appreciate being kept informed. But I don't appreciate being scared out of my mind. That's why, until today, I was paying as little attention as I could to the reports surrounding t… Continue

Posted on April 30, 2009 at 8:43pm — 3 Comments

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At 11:52am on July 14, 2010, Penny Bowman said…
I am delighted to be part of what looks to be a First Class site that gives a voice to children and education. It is my pleasure to be here.
At 6:26pm on July 12, 2010, Regina Lamourelle said…
Thanks for your comments and invitation to join the groups
At 1:46pm on July 2, 2010, MaryAnn Kohl, art author said…
I'm featured? ha ha. Thank you. Not often one can say that... "I'm featured!" I look forward to being a part of BAM's discussions. Thank you, Rae.
MaryAnn Kohl
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http://www.brightring.com
http://maryannfkohl.typepad.com/blog/
At 9:41am on June 24, 2010, Patricia Beck said…
What a wonderful site. Thank you Rae for all that you do for children and families. I hope that all parents and early childhood professionals join on!
At 3:26am on June 13, 2010, Bess Hepworth said…
Hi Rae, Apologies for the delay, great to connect here again. I'm only a few years in to this journey. My background is in Community Development and High Performance Football. Combined the two since finding myself in Asia and trying to find ways to spark various groups in to action.
Aside from you fab work I'm really inspired this month by John Medina, Ken Robinson as well as exploring The Energy Project. I love working with teachers and kids but I'm collaborating with some fitness industry pros to look at developing corporate workshops re energy and creativity (through the power of play). What is new for you? Do let us know if you are heading out to HK Aus or Asia any time. Would love to arrange talks and workshops out here with you. Hope you are a fan of the World Cup - I'm like a kid in a candy store & just love that it's in Africa! :)
At 3:17pm on May 27, 2010, Karen Yarbrough said…
Thanks so much, Rae!
At 4:59pm on April 12, 2010, Eva van Belle said…
Thanks Rae - I have explored around a bit. I fully agree that most kids learn better when they are moving. A primary school I worked at years ago caught the message and has built an amazing activity circuit, which is great, but it is still separating the movement from the actual learning experience instead of integrating it. To accommodate all their extra activities they have lengthened the school day, and especially the younger kids come out of school exhausted, and then still have homework (which is another can of worms). Making the movement part and parcel of the learning experience facilitates the learning and gives the wigglers the movement they need!

I must watch out that I don't spend too much time here, and not enough on my book. Iron discipline is needed...
At 3:03pm on April 6, 2010, Victoria aLenon said…
Hi Rae,

I tried uploading a photo and it didn't work.

Any suggestions?

Victoria
At 10:01am on February 18, 2010, Dr. Vicki Folds said…
My email is the same as it's always been at Children of America. Dr. V
At 7:45pm on January 31, 2010, Cassie Herrington said…
I joined the Educators group also :) and Thanks for the compliment on the Kitty, she's by baby!

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