Play

Encouraging free play helps your child grow in several everyday skills. Learn more at: https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/materials-for-you #fitandhealthykids

Building a child’s vocabulary is important! There are many ways to help your child’s use of words grow. Learn more at: https://cehs.unl.edu/abeautifulday/beautiful-thinking/   #fitandhealthykids

Children excel in social skills when they can play with others and learn more about the world around them!   Learn more at https://go.unl.edu/playskillsforchildren      #fitandhealthykids

Jumping rope is a simple exercise with lots of benefits, such as working the body’s most important muscle – the heart! Learn more at: https://food.unl.edu/article/physical-activity-preschool-aged-children  #fitandhealthykids

Dancing is an excellent way to inspire physical and cognitive action in children. Learn more at: https://food.unl.edu/article/physical-activity-preschool-aged-children  #fitandhealthykids

Children’s playtime is excellent for emotional health! Learn more at: https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/materials-for-you  #fitandhealthykids

Children need to move and playing teaches them about movement and growing related skills! Learn more at: https://food.unl.edu/article/physical-activity-preschool-aged-children  #fitandhealthykids

Board games can cultivate a child’s attention span and are a fun way to teach focus and communication! Learn more at: https://go.unl.edu/familygamenights          #fitandhealthykids

Blocks can be used to build things, but also build your child’s critical thinking and plans to design! Learn more at: Block Science.pdf  #fitandhealthykids

Playtime not only helps emotional and physical health, but it also improves a child’s opportunities to grow their social skills with others! Learn more at: https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/materials-for-you  #fitandhealthykids

Blocks cultivate both creativity and mathematical skills for a more well-rounded activity. Learn more at: Block Math.pdf  #fitandhealthykids

Physical play is natural for children to learn and grow! Learn more at: https://cehs.unl.edu/abeautifulday/beautiful-movements/  #fitandhealthykids

Listening is one of the most important skills a child learns to flourish. Including audio in playtime, like reading aloud, helps them build this skill! Learn more at: https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/12663  #fitandhealthykids

Both mental and motor skills are practiced when your child works with blocks! Learn more at: block Physical play.pdf  #fitandhealthykids

Time outdoors with your child has many positive benefits! Learn more at: https://cehs.unl.edu/abeautifulday/beautiful-adventures/  #fitandhealthykids