 Active kids are healthy kids !
New Brunswick is committed to the nationwide goal of increasing the physical activity levels of our population by 10 % by 2010.
We are proud to acknowledge the Active Kids Toolkit program; a resource and training opportunity
for those who work with or take care of young children 0 to 5 years old and who need some support in getting started.
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| Program Information |
The Wellness Strategy for New Brunswick envisions a province where caregivers and families understand the importance and enjoyment of physical activity and build it into their daily lives. We see children developing coordination, appropriate motor skills, social skills, leadership, imagination and confidence through the physical activity experiences that are woven into their entire day. We know that when one or more parent or a caring adult is engaged in activity a child is much more likely to participate. This is why families, caregivers and others who work with children play an important role in helping New Brunswick take positive steps towards our goal for 2010!
The aim of the Active Kids Toolkit resource and training is to increase the opportunities for daily, quality physical activity for young children and the adults around them. There is a Toolkit and a training workshop designed specifically to meet the needs of the parents, caregivers and other adults that want to enhance the physical activity experiences of young children. The large toolkit is designed for groups such as daycares, municipality programs, libraries or anyone who provides programs for groups of 0 - 5 year old children; the medium toolkit is designed for home based caregivers; and the small toolkit is designed for families. Instruction is available for professionals interested in providing the small toolkit training to families in a train the trainer model.
For more information about Active Kids Toolkit contact us.
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| Our Partners |
We'd like to thank all of our partners that have assisted with the development of the Active Kids Toolkit and acknowledge the invaluable contribution of the Department of Social Development, Family Resource Centres, municipality representatives, Early Interventionists, and Foundations for All, a division of the NB Gymnastics Association .
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| Already Trained? |
Everyone who receives Active Kids Toolkit training has access to additional information and resources to help them to continue to provide quality physical activity opportunities for children 0 to 5 years.
Samples of Active Kids Toolkit monthly newsletter
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