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Sports in the Early Childhood Curriculum.

Have you ever heard a sports coach or commentator describe something good a player did saying, “that is natural talent, you can’t teach that”.  This article argues that through the artistry of teaching there is a way it can be taught… the early childhood educator’s way!

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