For this Performance Task, you will create a three-part newsletter to share with families offering insights about the importance of fostering physical fitness for young children, information on developmentally appropriate physical activities, and ideas for activities that families can do together.
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The Children’s Clinic at your community health center is expanding its outreach to parents and families. They are committed to communicating the importance of physical activity for young children and sharing what families can do to promote developmentally appropriate movement and exercise. As part of this initiative, you have been asked to create a newsletter that will provide information, motivation, and practical tools to involve families and help children achieve the critical benefits gained by physical fitness.
In developing the newsletter, keep in mind that your goal is not only to help families understand the benefits of developmentally appropriate physical activity for young children, but also to encourage families to engage in activities with their children. With this in mind, consider the roadblocks that busy families often face in terms of time and opportunity. The information you provide needs to be engaging, supported by evidence and research, constructive, and relevant to all ages/stages of early childhood.
In a newsletter format, address the following:
- Explain the importance of fostering physical fitness for young children.
- Suggest at least two developmentally appropriate physical activities for each stage—infant, toddler, preschooler, and school age (K-3). Describe how the physical environment should be arranged to support these activities. Include a description of materials and/or equipment needed.
- Suggest at least two indoor and two outdoor activities families can do together to promote physical fitness and positive attitudes toward physical activity. Include at least three insights about how children’s attitudes about physical activity are influenced.
Submission Length: Approximately 3-4 pages in newsletter format.
The Children’s Clinic
Let’s Get Healthy!
The Importance of Fostering Physical Fitness
for Young Children
(At least) (At least)
Let’s Get Healthy! !
Page 2
Developmentally Appropriate Physical Activities
for Young Children
INFANTS
(Suggest two developmentally appropriate physical activities for infants. Also, describe how the physical environment should be arranged to support these activities, along with the materials and/or equipment needed.)
1.
2.
TODDLERS
(Suggest two developmentally appropriate physical activities for toddlers. Also, describe how the physical environment should be arranged to support these activities, along with the materials and/or equipment needed.)
1.
2.
PRESCHOOLERS
(Suggest two developmentally appropriate physical activities for preschoolers. Also, describe how the physical environment should be arranged to support these activities, along with materials and/or equipment needed.)
1.
2.
SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN
(Suggest two developmentally appropriate physical activities for school-age children. Also, describe how the physical environment should be arranged to support these activities, along with the materials and/or equipment needed.)
1.
2.
Let’s Get Healthy!
Page 3
Promoting Positive Attitudes Toward Physical Activity.
(Suggest at least two indoor and two outdoor activities families can do together to promote physical fitness and positive attitudes toward physical activity. Include at least three insights about how children’s attitudes about physical activity are influenced.)
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
1.
2.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
1.
2.
INFLUENCES ON CHILDREN’S ATTITUDES ABOUT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
1.
2.
3.
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HS1003: Physical Activity: Recommend developmentally appropriate strategies for promoting healthy physical activity
for
young
children.
Assessment Rubric
0
Not Present
1
Needs Improvement
2
Meets Expectations
The Importance of Fitness
Explain the
importance of
fostering physical
fitness for young
children.
LO1: Explain the
importance of
physical fitness for
young children.
Response is not present.
Explanation is vague,
inaccurate, or
incomplete.
Explanation accurately
describes the importance of
physical fitness for young
children.
Developmentally Appropriate Physical Activities for Young Children
Suggest at least
two
developmentally
appropriate
physical activities
for each stage—
infant, toddler,
preschooler, and
school age (K-3).
Include a
description of the
Response is not present. Recommendations are
missing, incomplete, or
developmentally
inappropriate.
Recommendations accurately
describe at least two
appropriate physical activities
for each developmental stage.
A clear description of the
environment, materials, and
equipment
needed to
implement each activity is
included.
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environment and
the materials
and/or equipment
needed to
implement each
activity.
LO1: Recommend
developmentally
appropriate
activities and
environments for
young children at
various
developmental
levels.
Fostering Positive Attitudes Toward Physical Activity
Suggest at least
two indoor and
two outdoor
activities families
can do together to
promote physical
fitness and
positive attitudes
toward physical
activity.
LO1: Recommend
family activities that
Response is not present. Recommendations are
missing, inappropriate, or
inadequately explained.
At least two appropriate
recommendations are given for
indoor and outdoor family
activities that promote young
children’s physical fitness and
positive attitudes toward
physical activity.
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promote physical
fitness and a
positive attitude
toward physical
activity for young
children.
Include at least
three insights
about how
children’s
attitudes about
physical activity
are
influenced.
LO2: Explain how
children’s attitudes
about physical
activity are
influenced.
Response is not present. Explanation of how
children’s attitudes about
physical activity are
influenced is vague,
inaccurate, and/or
incomplete.
Explanation of how children’s
attitudes about physical activity
are influenced is clear,
cohesive, and accurate.
Mastery Rubric
Exceeds Expectations: Analyzing Sources to Make Informed Conclusions
LO1: Apply multiple,
appropriate, and
credible resources to
The newsletter reflects analysis of professional knowledge and multiple, appropriate, and credible
resources to present relevant information and practical recommendations for promoting healthy
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communicate critical
information to
stakeholders.
physical activity for young children.
Yes
No
Written Communication: Write with clarity, coherence, and purpose.
0
Not Present
1
Needs Improvement
2
Meets Expectations
LO1: Construct complete
and correct sentences
(AWE 2; Sentence Level
Skills)
Sentences are
incoherent and
impede reader’s
access to
ideas.
Sentences are incomplete
and/or include fragments and
run-on sentences, limiting
reader’s access to ideas.
Sentence structure effectively
conveys meaning to the reader.
LO2: Demonstrate the
effective use of grammar
Multiple inaccuracies
in grammar and
Some inaccuracies in grammar
and mechanics limit reader’s
Use of grammar and mechanics is
straightforward and effectively
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and mechanics. (AWE 2;
Sentence Level Skills)
mechanics impede
reader’s access to
ideas.
access to ideas. conveys
meaning to reader.
LO3: Create cohesive
paragraphs with a clear
central idea. (AWE 2;
Paragraph Level Skills)
Paragraphs, or lack of
paragraphs, impede
reader’s access to
ideas.
Construction of main idea
and/or supporting paragraphs
limit reader’s access to ideas.
Main idea and/or supporting
paragraphs effectively convey
meaning to reader.
LO4: Use supporting
material to support a
claim. (AWE 2; Use of
Evidence)
Supporting materials
are not present.
Supporting material is used
inconsistently or
inappropriately.
Supporting material is used to
enhance meaning. Writing is
appropriately paraphrased and
uses direct quotes as applicable.
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