CHildren in Action Motor Program for PreschoolerS (CHAMPPS)

Want an innovative way to get young children moving-and support development across multiple domains? Discover CHAMPPS, the fun, effective, and research‐based motor program for inclusive preschool classrooms. Filling the need for a school‐based motor program designed for children with diverse abilities, CHAMPPS usesuniversal design for learningstrategies toincrease all children's physical activitywhilesupporting key school readiness skills, including social, language, and pre‐academic skills.
Why CHAMPPS?
Builds essential motor skills.Through fun motor play activities, CHAMPPS teaches and reinforces key skills that are building blocks for many areas of development.
Strengthens school readiness.CHAMPPS builds in suggestions for developing school readiness skills across multiple academic and social‐emotional domains.
Engages every child.CHAMPPS uses UDL strategies to support the participation of all children-including children with disabilities, who often have motor delays.
Reflects evidence‐based practices.CHAMPPS is rigorously researched and informed by guidelines from NAEYC, DEC, SHAPE America, and other leading organizations.
Fits into any classroom or program.CHAMPPS is flexible and adaptable, with sample 21‐ and 28‐week schedules that help you adjust lesson frequency and length to suit your needs and the needs of the children in your care.
Complements other curriculathat are widely used in early childhood settings, including AEPS‐3.
PRACTICAL SUPPORTS:
Charts with ideasfor incorporating UDL strategies and school readiness skills
Activity variationsto support inclusion and child engagement
Home Activitiesthat enable families to do CHAMPPS activities at home
Walk‐Around Cardsthat summarize activities for quick reference during lessons
Visual Support Cardswith illustrations that model key movements
Skill Leveling Guidefor determining a child's skill level and modifying instruction
Wall postersthat list the activities and songs in each CHAMPPS unit for easy reference
Guidelines for choosing books, videos, and classroom materialsfor motor activities


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