5. EDUCATE AND EMPOWER STAFF TO MODEL AND PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HABITS.

Staff and care providers are important role models and can influence children’s attitudes towards physical activity through their own behaviours and actions. Professional development opportunities provide access to current information and strategies.

british Columbia child care regulation: 

• Staff demonstrate appropriate modelling of active play activities and screen time.  

GOOD PRACTICES:

• Provide education opportunities for staff related to physical activity and physical literacy.