Be Active Kids

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Be Active Kids is a physical activity initiative focused on providing physical activity related support and resources to individuals caring for young children in North Carolina. Be Active Kids utilizes a developmentally appropriate curricula and various training modules to increase physical activity of both children and adults in early childhood settings. The Be Active Kids message is carried out through five cuddly and adventurous characters including Blue the caring cub, Glide the bird, Swing the monkey, Leap the rabbit and Dart the dog. Using these characters as their guides, children can engage in playful experiences, interact with an story, explore their natural surroundings, and much more. Be Active Kids works with child care center, child care homes, and schools across North Carolina on the following 10 components:

• Understand the importance of physical activity, movement, skill development and play
• Assess for a health environment
• Set goals and create and action plan related to physical activity
• Integrate physical activity into planning routines
• Alter policies related to physical activity
• Incorporate staff wellness including physical activity
• Provide parent education related to physical activity and play
• Alter indoor and outdoor environments that enhance physical activity and active play
• Choose and use physical activity equipment appropriately
• Sustaining an active and healthy environment

The Be Active Kids also utilizes curricula designed to provide developmentally appropriate, fun and interactive information and activity for young children birth to five years old. Instructional materials provide physical activity content along with instructional strategies in four focus areas motor skill development, health relate fitness, play, and nature.

New date for the Eat Smart, Move More North Carolina Awards Ceremony is Friday, November 14, 2025.
10/27/2025

New date for the Eat Smart, Move More North Carolina Awards Ceremony is Friday, November 14, 2025.

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06/17/2025

Get creative with our Barn Owl English muffin recipe! Just remember - the cream cheese is not creditable towards the meal/snack.

06/17/2025

This month Go NAPSACC is highlighting our Infant & Child Physical Activity Module!

Did you know that Go NAPSACC recommends that preschool children and toddlers participate in planned lessons focused on building gross motor skills 1 time per week or more? Stay tuned throughout the month for more physical activity tips and resources!

06/17/2025

It's the The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)'s Week of the Young Child! Each day this week is themed to promote ECE and children's learning. Celebrate with our Be Active Kids's Music that Moves resource. It provides a list of 50 songs that are perfect to get children dancing and active!

06/17/2025

Today's theme is ! Check out The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)'s Message in a Backpack: Supporting Healthy Eating Habits resource for great tips on encouraging children to try new healthy foods.

Download the resource here:https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/user-64330/tyc_16-3_spring2023_mib.pdf

06/17/2025

Go NAPSACC offers five free Infant & Child Physical Activity trainings! With professional development on time provided, indoor play environments, daily practices, education and professional development, and policy, you can learn new skills to support sustainable healthy practices in your program.

Go NAPSACC trainings are free and available for credit in all participating states (except Louisiana, Massachusetts, & Georgia). Contact your state lead to learn how to acquire credit at https://gonapsacc.org/participating-states

06/17/2025

The last day of The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)'s is ! Be Active Kids's 5 Tips for Active Families is a great resource for engaging families in Infant & Child Physical Activity initiatives!

We hope you've enjoyed all the wonderful resources this week to help support children's healthy growth and development!

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1700 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard CB# 7426
Morrisville, NC
27599

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+19192877012

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