In the News:
- "No Child Left Inside" proposed Virginia legislation
- The Virginia Foundation blocks to early learning, an initiative by Governor Kaine. (See pages 40 through 50 for information on Movement.)
Articles of Interest :
- Tips for keeping your child active when it's cold outside by Martha Swirzinski
- Taking Play Seriously - NY Times Article
- Linking Literacy and Movement by Rae Pica
- Physically Active for Life by Steve Sanders, Ed.D
- NASPE Release Guidelines for Preschoolers
- Information on Diabetes
Books
- Leap...Laugh...Plop by Martha Swirzinski
- Guess...Giggle...Wiggle by Martha Swirzinski
- Kick...Catch...Buzzz by Martha Swirzinski and Anita Tieman
Resources
- www.Pecentral.com -Lots of lesson plans for all ages
- www.Aahperd.org/naspe - Articles and standards and guidelines
- www.Movingandlearning.com -Great articles and resources on movement
- www.fns.usdda.gov/tn/- Team nutrition
- www.mypyramid.gov/kids/index.html -USDA's My Pyramid
- www.nnccorg -National Network for Child Care
- www.smallstep.gov/kids/flash/index.html -Fun facts about food, games and activities
- www.dole5aday.com -Dole Food Company, Inc. Lots of fun activities
- www.foodfriends.org - Fun site
- www.familyfoodzone.com Site for educators, parents and nutrition professionals
- www.eatsmart.org -Free on-line nutrition resources from the Dairy council
- www.colormehealthy.com -Great site for newsletters, songs and games
- www.kidshealth.org -Interactive site for kids and parents
- www.dltk-cards.com -Make your own cards, chore charts and more.
- www.pbs.org -Lots of great articles, games and resources
- www.kidsnutrition.org -Children's nutrition research center
- www.childrenwithdiabetes.com -An online diabetes community for families living with diabetes

