Welcome to Head Start Body Start!

Head Start Body Start National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play (HSBS) welcomes you to our new Web site! This newly designed Web site provides the Head Start, Early Head Start, and early child care and education community with enhanced features and resources. Be sure to explore the new Success Stories page to see how other Head Start Centers are promoting physical activity and healthy eating. The Toolbox will continue to feature our Get Moving Today Activity Calendar, HSBS Radio, Featured Activities, and Healthy Homes. Also find a list of upcoming webinars in the Toolbox. Explore the new For Families page for information about physical activity and nutrition.

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What's New?

Request for Proposals: Literature Review on Benefits of Play

Head Start Body Start is accepting proposals for a content expert (or team of experts) to develop a literature review related to the physiological, cognitive, social, and behavioral benefits of movement/physical activity and play for children ages 0-5. Read the Request for Proposals.

Early Childhood Movement Day

HSBS invites Head Start staff and families to join us for Early Childhood Movement Day. HSBS will present Take It Outside!, Activities for All, and Movement Across the Curriculum . More early childhood sessions included. Visit our Events page for more information.

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Pledges Support for First Lady's Let's Move Initiative to Battle Obesity

Read more about Head Start Body Start and the Let's Move Initiative.