OBJECTIVE: To compare the physical activity levels of overweight and non overweight 3- to 5-y-old children while attending preschool. A secondary aim was to evaluate weight-related differences in ...

Activity level was measured by 2 independent methods, a mechanical recording device and teacher descriptions, in a sample of 129 children (65 boys and 64 girls), participating in an ongoing ...

The aim of this study was to examine in detail levels and patterns of physical activity in preschool children and the effects of gender and BMI on this activity. Two hundred and fifty-three children ...

In early childhood education, structure is best understood as guidance rather than restriction. A thoughtful preschool ...

Vol. 98, Supplement 2: Advancing physical activity measurement and guidelines in Canada: a scientific review and evidence-based foundation for the future of Canadian physical activity guidelines (2007 ...

Feel the force The children in the Busy Bees room at Sunshine Day Nursery in Peterleee have been recording their scientific investigations into forces and materials in the form of books. They can then ...

'Waterlilies' The children of Cockfield Primary School nursery class have been exploring work by the artist Monet before creating their own versions of his painting 'Waterlilies'. The children of ...

Partou Dulwich Sports Ground Day Nursery and Pre-school in south east London has received a ‘Good’ rating across all areas of ...

A village day nursery near Shrewsbury is "delighted" after receiving a glowing Ofsted report. The Ark Day Nursery in Pontesbury has been graded 'Good' by Ofsted following an inspection in June.