I am teaching two PE classes this year (first year teacher), preschool and kindergarten. How do the physical, mental and emotional goals differ from one grade to another?
There are marked differences in social, emotional, and physical developmental levels of four and five year old children. Many of these differences and suggested benchmarks for the age group are pointed out in the 1997 book “Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs,” published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. A must book for all preschool and kindergarten teachers. • Bredekamp, S., & Copple, C. (Eds.)(1997). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs. Washington, DC: NAEYC. I’m teaching a lesson to a group of 6 year olds and need to know the correct techniques for helping young children strike a ball with a bat. The key elements that young children need to concentrate on when striking a ball with a bat include holding the bat way back over the shoulder, watching the ball, and extending their arms in order to provide a level swing. For more information and activity ideas see the chapter on striking with long-ha
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