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Young Athletes Resources

Our Young Athletes Program is a fun and interactive way for children ages 2-9 to be introduced to the world of sports. Young Athletes with and without intellectual disabilities take part in inclusive activities that support cognitive, social and motor skill development. Children are also encouraged to try age-appropriate sports skills and make friends while playing together.

Young Athletes in Motion Music Video
Special Olympics and Hip Hop Public Health have created a new song and music video to encourage Young Athletes families to stay physically active and healthy through dance.

Young Athletes in a Virtual Setting
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A printable, one sheet document highlighting resources and opportunities to assist educators in running a Young Athletes Program while participating in distance learning.

Young Athletes at Home
A one-stop shop for all Young Athletes Resources available in six different languages (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian)

Family Flashcards
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Fun and engaging flashcards featuring individual activities and at home equipment modifications for families to use at home.

Young Athletes Videos
Follow along with Special Olympics coaches as they teach basic sport skills- throwing, catching, jumping, and more!

Unified Young Reader’s Club
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Complement your Young Athletes play with story time. Check out this list of inclusive books and accompanying activities.

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