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Kelly Pfeiffer - Contributing Writer
I’m Kelly Pfeiffer, contributing writer for PreschoolRock.com.
Main Fitness Writer - As the main writer for Preschool Fitness, I’ll share fun, but simple ideas about all aspects of fitness for preschoolers, both indoors and out. I’ve taught swimming lessons and creative dance to kids. My background in Health and Physical Education, interest in creative movement for children, training development for child care providers and years of experience staying home with preschoolers has given me lots of ideas on preschoolers’ needs and likes when it comes to staying active.
As a child I spent plenty of time running, swinging, exploring creeks, roller skating, swimming and playing outdoor games with the neighborhood kids. I stayed physically active. As a mom, I want my children to spend lots of time outside and enjoy being active.
Fine Motor Fitness - I've devoted one section of Preschool Fitness to fine motor skills. The Fine Motor Fitness section will offer information, games, activities and ideas about supporting healthy fine motor skill development for preschoolers. Gross motor mean large muscle and fine motor means small muscle. Fine motor skill development mainly involves the small muscles in the hands, fingers and wrists - muscles that help preschoolers dress themselves, feed themselves, write and even hold cards.Other Sections I Write For - I've given many home-made birthday parties over the years, so I contribute to the Preschool Parties section too. I'm a science and nature nut so soon I'll write some fun science and nature articles.
About Me
Website - I manage THINKitTHROUGHparenting.com, a parent education website with a blog, articles and parenting class listings.
Parent Educator - As a part-time parent educator, I teach Positive Discipline parenting classes for a local agency in my community. As well I am a Positive Discipline Associate/Trainer for the Positive Discipline Association, a non-profit training and resource organization.
Trainer for Child Care Providers - I also train child care workers for my state child care career development office. I'm a certified child care trainer in the areas of "Growth & Development" and "Child Guidance" (what most of us would call "discipline").
Writer - It was only in my adult life that I became interested in writing. I enjoy writing for both adults and children. I joined a local writing critique group for children's writers and our monthly critique meetings are one of my favorite activities.Blogger - I'm a new blogger at The MotherVerse Blog - Mothering Out Loud
Activities - I attend Jazzercise classes several times a week and go jogging every now and then. I love to hike and ride bikes with my family.
Favorite Family Trip - One of my favorite family trips was when we paddled a canoe 22 miles down the Edisto River and slept over night in a tree house. My kids say the trip was one of their favorite experiences, even though it poured rain for about 7 miles of our first day paddling.
Teach Preschoolers the Benefits of Physical Fitness
There are all kinds of ways to keep preschoolers active. Exercise doesn’t have to be structured. It just has to be fun. I’ve even sent my kids out in the rain (when there was no thunder) with raincoats and rain boots to stomp around in puddles. Read around the preschool fitness site and get some new ideas on how to keep kids moving and having fun at the same time. Remember that your attitude about fitness affects preschoolers’ attitudes about fitness.
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