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Physical play is vital to young children's development. This practical, hands-on resource encourages you to incorporate boisterous physical play into every day and offers concrete advice on how to create spaces for safe play, how to effectively work big body movement into children's daily schedule, and how to use physical play to make teaching practice more dynamic and effective.Learn about the importance of big body play for social and emotional development throughout lifeDiscover how to communicate about safe and intentional rough and tumble play with children and familiesIncorporate big body play into all areas of the child care program while maintaining boundaries and teaching self-regulationUse the family companion (sold separately) to educate families on the importance of rough and tumble play for all childrenMike Huber, MAEd, has been an early childhood teacher since 1992 and currently teaches at Seward Child Care Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
About the Author
Mike Huber has dedicated his life to serving children, families, and the field of early childhood. He has been an early childhood teacher since 1992 and is currently a supervisor and coach at St. David's Center for Child and Family Development in Minnetonka, MN. Mike co-hosts the weekly podcast Teaching with the Body in Mind. Available on iTunes, Stitcher and most other podcast platforms.Mike has also worked as a trainer and consultant for the Minnesota Department of Education, the Child Care Aware MN, and the Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children. Mike has written for Teaching Young Children, Child Care Exchange and Active Learner. He is an Exchange Leader. He is the winner of the 2018 Evelyn House Award and the 2012 Kate Davidson Tanner Award from MnAEYC, the Scholastic Early Childhood Professional Award, Honorable Mention in 2006, and Teacher Leadership from Hamline University, Master of Arts Education Program, 2006. Mike holds a master's degree in education from Hamline University.
