Physical Needs of Children

Children need opportunities to:

Have active times and quiet times, depending on their mood and energy level

Sit, play, and lie down in a variety of positions and on a variety of hard and soft surfaces

Learn how to recognize, avoid, and respond to dangerous situations

Practice newly developing small muscle and large muscle skills

Move about freely in a safe environment in order to experience their world

Learn how to take good care of their bodies, so they can keep themselves strong and healthy


Relate training:
Physical Activity for Children with Disabilities
Equipment, Activities, & Strategies for Promoting Physical Activity 
Stages of Physical Growth and Development in Toddlers
Principles of Child Growth and Development