Welcome to Play Move Improve—the comprehensive program that transforms movement from a source of frustration to a pathway of confidence for every child. Developed by Exercise Physiologist Robyn Papworth, this systematic approach addresses not just the symptoms of motor skill delays but builds the foundational neurological connections that make coordinated movement possible.

Through six carefully structured levels, this program guides you from basic reflex integration to complex coordination skills, ensuring every child develops the physical foundations essential for learning, behaviour regulation, and lifelong confidence in movement.

What You'll Learn

This comprehensive manual provides you with practical, evidence-based strategies that work in real classrooms with real students. Throughout the 172 pages, you'll discover how to:

• Integrate Primitive Reflexes: Understand why some children can't sit still or track across a page, and learn gentle activities that help integrate reflexes like ATNR, STNR, and Galant—creating the neurological foundation for all learning.
• Develop Visual Tracking Skills: Before children can follow text or catch a ball, their eyes need to move smoothly and work together. Discover engaging activities that strengthen eye movement patterns essential for reading and sports.
• Build Core Strength and Stability: Learn why wobbly sitting directly impacts learning, and how to develop the postural strength that allows children to focus on tasks rather than just staying upright.
• Enhance Spatial Awareness: Help children develop a strong sense of where their body is in space—crucial for navigation, sports skills, and even handwriting formation.
• Improve Hand-Eye Coordination: Progress systematically through activities that develop the precise timing between visual input and motor output needed for writing, catching, and fine motor tasks.
• Master Bilateral Coordination: Teach the brain's two sides to work together effectively through carefully graded activities that build the foundation for complex movement patterns.
• Facilitate Crossing the Midline: This crucial skill affects everything from reading fluency to throwing accuracy. Learn how to develop it through purposeful, enjoyable movement experiences.
• Promote Self-Regulation: Discover movement strategies that help children manage their energy, attention, and emotional responses—skills that transfer to all areas of learning and social interaction.

Program Features

Who Will Benefit Most

• Primary School PE Teachers who recognize the importance of movement for learning but need structured, evidence-based activities that address the root causes of motor difficulties rather than just the symptoms.
• PMP Program Coordinators seeking a comprehensive curriculum that systematically develops the foundational skills too many children are missing in our increasingly sedentary world.
• Classroom Teachers who understand the connection between movement and learning and want effective brain breaks that genuinely improve student focus, regulation, and readiness to learn.
• Special Education Staff working with children who have developmental delays, sensory processing differences, or attention challenges that impact their ability to participate fully in learning and social activities.
• Therapists and Support Staff in educational settings who want practical activities that complement their therapeutic goals while being enjoyable and accessible for classroom implementation.