Parent's+Resources

**Wellness ** [|**http://www.nourishinteractive.com/**] [|**http://www.foodchamps.org/**] [|**http://www.cspinet.org/smartmouth/**] [|**http://www.mypyramid.gov/preschoolers/index.html**] [|**http://www.omsi.org/everybodyeats/index.cfm?language=es**] [|**http://kidshealth.org/parent/**] [|**http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1359B.pdf**] [|**http://health.kaboose.com/active-kids/children-physical-activity-3.html**] [|**http://www.essortment.com/all/preschoolexerci_rkkr.htm**] [|**http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/05/30/earlyshow/contributors/minnalessig/main510635.shtml**] **Socialization ** [|**http://www.parentingscience.com/preschool-social-skills.html**] [|**http://www.essortment.com/all/socializationto_rhyn.htm**]
 * Resources for Parents **
 * Nutrition and exercise are important for all children, but they are especially important for developing children. Teaching your child how to eat right and exercise at an early age will lead to healthy habits later on in your child’s life. The following websites provide information regarding nutrition, recipes, and fitness. **
 * Socialization is an important skill for your child to learn at an early age. Children need to interact with their peers and to learn cooperative skills such as listening and sharing. The following websites will provide information regarding how to get your child involved with activities that will allow them to learn and practice their socialization skills. **

**Exposure to the Arts **

[|**http://www.first-school.ws/theme/artapp.htm**] [|**http://www.highscope.org/Content.asp?ContentId=295**] [|**http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/outdoor-visual.htm**] [|**http://www.kaplantoys.com/dramatic-play/preschool-dramatic-play-activities.asp**]
 * Young children need opportunities to be creative and explore the world around them. Through visual arts, dramatics arts, and music children will be able to express themselves artistically and learn more about who they are. The following websites discuss different activities that you as a parent can do with your child to bring out their artistic side! **