“Healthy and strong, chubby like a piglet” – this old saying reminds us of the importance of health, especially for young children. So how can we help our children be “healthy and strong” from their earliest years? Preschool physical education methods are the golden key.
The Importance of Preschool Physical Education
Physical education is more than just letting children run and play. It’s a comprehensive process of nurturing and developing children holistically, both physically and mentally. Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan, a leading preschool education expert at Hoa Sen Kindergarten in Hanoi, emphasized in her book “Nurturing the Future”: “Physical education is the foundation for a child’s harmonious development, helping them form basic motor skills, improve health, and cultivate a love for movement, laying the groundwork for an active, healthy lifestyle later in life.” A healthy child will have a solid foundation for learning, intellectual development, and social integration.
Effective Preschool Physical Education Methods
There are many physical education methods for preschoolers, from familiar folk games like “Dragon Snake Leaping Clouds” and “Chi Chi Chanh Chanh” to more modern movement activities. The important thing is to choose methods that are appropriate for each child’s age, interests, and abilities. For example, with younger children, focus should be on simple, easy-to-do exercises that are fun and playful. For older children, the difficulty and complexity of the exercises can be gradually increased.
Music and Movement
Incorporating music into movement activities is a very effective method, helping children develop their musical sensitivity while training the harmonious coordination between hands and feet.
Movement Games
Movement games not only help children improve their physical fitness but also develop social skills, such as teamwork, sharing, and cooperation.
Outdoor Activities
Exposing children to nature and engaging them in outdoor activities such as running, jumping, climbing, playing with sand, playing with water… will help children strengthen their resistance and develop overall physical fitness.
Children engage in outdoor physical activities at preschool
Frequently Asked Questions about Preschool Physical Education
- How to encourage children who are lazy to exercise? Turn exercise into a fun game, create a joyful environment, and encourage children to participate.
- How much exercise time is enough for preschoolers? According to experts, preschoolers should exercise for at least 60 minutes per day.
- What physical activities should be chosen for preschoolers? Choose activities that are appropriate for the child’s age and interests, avoiding forcing children to participate in activities they do not enjoy.
There’s a little story about baby An, a boy who was very lazy to exercise. Every time it was time for physical education, An would often find excuses to skip it. But then, the teacher skillfully incorporated movement exercises into games that An loved. Gradually, An became interested in exercising and became much more active. Baby An’s story shows that the right physical education methods will help children love exercise and develop comprehensively. According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Van Nam, in the book “Movement Education for Preschoolers” published in 2018, arousing a passion for movement in children is a crucial factor in helping them develop comprehensively.
Conclusion
Preschool physical education is an important factor in a child’s development process. Take the time and effort to learn about and apply appropriate physical education methods, helping your child be “healthy and strong” from their first steps. Please leave a comment and share this article if you find it helpful. Explore more articles about raising children on the “Early Years” website. For further consultation, please contact Phone Number: 0372999999, or visit the address: 234 Hao Nam, Hanoi. We have a 24/7 customer care team.