How to help children sit still!
Make the still time better … with these simple movement activities. It’s well established that young children can’t and shouldn’t sit still for long periods… Read More
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Preparing Children for Learning
How do we help children prepare for the demands of the classroom? The 2018 Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) found that 20% of Australian children… Read More
Why and how early movement impacts on Development
Movement is the most essential component of development. A baby innately wants to master control of his movement so that eventually he can move freely… Read More
What is “low muscle tone” and what does it mean?
A child is said to have low muscle tone — hypotonia — if his muscles are on the loose, floppy side. You may find it… Read More
The Importance of Movement
Movement is a child’s first language, and it is through movement that the child first starts to explore the world and gain body control. The… Read More
Spatial Awareness: Why does it matter?
All our physical actions take place in relation to the space that we occupy. Spatial awareness is the knowledge of how much space the body… Read More
How to spot Vestibular behaviours in children
There are two types of vestibular disorders that commonly interfere with learning and behaviour. One is an overactive vestibular system, when a child’s neurological system… Read More
Early motor skills may affect motor and language development
Learning to sit up, crawl and walk are all major milestones in a child’s early development – and parents often record these actions in baby… Read More
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