2 Working with parents to promote physical development and activity
Working with parents is crucial in helping to get young children physically active. Watch the video in Activity 2 to find out more.
Activity 2
Watch Video 3 in which Karen and Nicola discuss how they work with parents to promote children’s physical health.
They highlight the importance of forming and building positive relationships with parents and the families of the children, as well as keeping them informed about the children’s development. They also give parents ideas for continuing physical activity at home through journals and home learning.
As you watch the film, make a note of some of the ideas that Karen and Nicola highlight.
- Try to list five ways they suggest have been helpful to them in developing how they work with parents to promote physical development in babies and young children
- Consider how you may be able to use some of their ideas in your own setting.
OpenLearn - Supporting physical development in early childhood 
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