Reviews
Mary McLean, Ph.D., Professor Emerita, University of Florida - August 15, 2022
"Every once in a while, a new program is developed that is evidence-based, has all of the components needed to facilitate high-quality intervention and meets a significant need in the
field. CHAMPPS is a perfect example of such a program. Originating from the early teaching experiences of authors Dr. Paddy Favazza and Dr. Michaelene Ostrosky, CHAMPPS provides access to a curriculum for early motor skills designed for children three to five years of age in inclusive settings with a focus on children with disabilities or delays and children growing up in underserved communities. To this point in time, teaching early motor skills has not been an emphasis in most preschool programs or in most teacher preparation programs. CHAMPPS provides lesson plans, instructional strategies, and the resources needed to intentionally teach early motor skills embedded within engaging activities. In addition, CHAMPPS includes home materials for partnering with families to promote the early motor skills of their children. With regard to teaching early motor skills, the time for change is now."
Cynthia Vail, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Communication Sciences & Special Education, University of Georgia - August 4, 2022
“CHAMPPS is a comprehensive resource for preschool teachers to meet the motor develop needs of all children in their classrooms. It is an evidence based tool that incorporates best practices in early childhood; most notably embedding skills across developmental domains and UDL strategies.”
Tina Stanton-Chapman, Ph.D., Associate Director and Professor, Early Childhood Education and Human Development, University of Cincinnati - August 2, 2022
"This book provides an exceptional blueprint of theoretically grounded, evidenced-based motor practices that preschool teachers and other early childhood professionals can integrate into their daily curriculum. The CHAMPPS program has clear and achievable units with suggestions for realistic practice in UDL strategies, differentiation, adaptations and accommodations, and early literacy strategies. It is a valuable resource for both beginning and veteran teachers and professionals alike."
Diane Craft, Ph.D., Professor Emerita, Physical Education Department, SUNY Cortland, New York - August 1, 2022
"The strength of the book is the detail with which the authors explicitly show how each physical activity can be linked to learning in other areas including language and literacy, social, math, science as well as school readiness skills. Other strengths are the UDL suggestions and ready-made information to share with families to encourage practice of motor skills at home."