Health & Physical Development

Blue Grover puppet from Sesame Street is with a young girl and her father. They are looking at healthy fruits and vegetables.

Help children build healthy habits to last a lifetime. Explore topics for tons of resources that help children (and parents!) develop a healthy lifestyle.

PBS Kids Activities

Cartoon boy standing next to a skeleton in a classroom.

Healthy Me

Meet the helpers sign above cartoon drawings of a police car and three books with an apple on top.

When Emergencies Occur

An old roadside sign in the shape of an arrow that says cheeries.

Learn about Locally Grown Food

A get-up-and-go sign with three green cartoon characters playing basketball.

Well-Being Series

Create Your Own Dance Studio

A female PE teacher with two young male students. They are standing next to three holahoops in a grass yard.

Fun and Fitness with Ms. Kelly

PBS Learning Media Resources

Aligned to South Dakota Early Learning Guidelines

Physical Health & Growth

Ideas to help children develop healthy eating habits. (*Goal HPD-1)

Ideas to help children engage in active physical play. (*Goal HPD-2)

Ideas to help children develop healthy sleeping habits. (*Goal HPD-3)

Good Health Practices

Self-Care, Safety, & Well-being

Ideas to help children develop personal hygiene and self-care skills. (*Goal HPD-6)

Ideas to help children use safe behaviors and personal safety practices with support from adults. (*Goal HPD-7)

Motor Development

Ideas to help children engage in play and movement to develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to explore and move in their environment. (*Goal HPD-4)

Ideas to help children engage in play and experiences to develop muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools. (*Goal HPD-5)

For more information about SDPB's Educational Resources, contact:

Dr. Marcy Drew at [email protected]

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