Professional development that offers real benefits in the classroom

Movement is Serious Fun!

Our Programs use the power of movement to improve children’s concentration, learning and behaviour.

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Early Childhood Educators, Teachers, Principals & Advisors, Families
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Foundational and Holistic

The Learning Connections’ Early Years and School Programs equip teachers and educators with age-appropriate neurodevelopmental movement programs that enhance children’s ability to focus, build their confidence and social skills, and boost their ability to learn. And they’re fun! Educators enjoy delivering the programs and children love doing them.

We offer two programs (with some overlap) based on the age, needs and capabilities of the children you work with – the Early Years Program is for children aged 3 to 7 years and the School Program for children aged 5 to 12 years.

The programs consist of a set of specially designed movement activities for the whole group delivered by teachers and educators and taking 15 to 20 minutes each day. The children perform a series of specific, complex motor movements which require and stimulate cognitive functioning. Research on the effects of such cognitive engagement and executive function increasingly show positive improvement across multiple areas of children’s development including academic achievement, behaviour and social and emotional learning. It’s a simple and effective way to help all children reach their full potential.

Why work with us?

We are passionate about making children’s lives easier.

All 6 priority areas of the Kindy Uplift program are supported by our Early Years Program. Funding can be used to train staff and engage whole communities to strengthen change.

We love to work with Kindergartens and Primary Schools, collaborating to establish the Early Years Program across both the Kindergarten and Prep years, as part of a K-2 continuity and alignment strategy.

Continuing the Program over the two years ensures a smooth transition and continuity of routines for children (and parents) and the tangible connection of a shared delivery consolidates the benefits of the Program.

For new staff who haven’t yet completed the Early Years or School Program Stage 1 training, we schedule public workshops at city and regional centres to enable them to complete the two-day workshop and begin implementing the Program.

The Public Workshops are also a great opportunity for staff from smaller centres or schools to complete the training – i.e. where an in-house workshop is not feasible but the centre or school wish to introduce the Program. In this case participants must be committed to completing the Stage 2 follow-up to consolidate the Program at their centre or school.

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What Educators say about our Programs

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Personalised for your team

Plan a professional development package with us to implement the Early Years or School Program at your school or educational setting.

Contact Dianne for an obligation-free chat or complete your details below and request a callback. We prepare written proposals for all our clients before they commit.

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Find a Public Workshop

Just want a refresher or to organise training for yourself? Public workshops are ideal for small centres or when in-house training is not feasible.

Is your child having difficulty with learning and attention?

Are you struggling at home with their behaviour? Don’t know what to do? We’re ready to help.

Having all children enter school with the skills and developmental capacity to take advantage of schooling is paramount.

Through the years, we’ve helped so many children become the best they can be. We want all kids to thrive, and for parents to enjoy parenting their children.

Complete our questionnaire and let’s chat about whether your child would benefit from a specific assessment and an individualised program, delivered at our Brisbane centre.

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