Rae Pica
Rae Pica has been an early childhood education consultant since 1980, specializing in children's physical activity, the mind/body connection, and the education of the whole child. She is internationally known as a keynote speaker, online course creator, and author of 22-23 books, including 'Experiences in Movement and Music,' 'What If Everybody Understood Child Development?,' and 'Spark a Revolution in Early Education.' With over four decades of experience, she has worked with organizations like the CDC, Head Start, NAEYC, and Sesame Street Research, advocating for play and child development-informed practices.[1][2][4][5]
Early Childhood Education
Child Development
Children's Physical Activity
Toddlers Moving and Learning: A Physical Education Curriculum
Early Elementary Children Moving and Learning: A Physical Education Curriculum
Preschoolers and Kindergartners Moving and Learning: A Physical Education Curriculum
Experiences in Movement and Music
Experiences in Movement & Music: Birth to Age 8
Moving and Learning Across the Curriculum
Jump into Science: Active Learning for Preschool Children
A Running Start: How Play, Physical Activity and Free Time Create a Successful Child
Experiences in Movement: Birth to Age Eight