Early learning child development blog

Sensory tool ideas for primary school

Sensory tool ideas for primary school

Have you ever found yourself in a meeting or group discussion, fidgeting with your pen, your hair, or your jewelry.   We all have sensory interests and sensory needs, because...

Sensory tool ideas for primary school

Have you ever found yourself in a meeting or group discussion, fidgeting with your pen, your hair, or your jewelry.   We all have sensory interests and sensory needs, because...

Play based learning for literacy skills

Play based learning for literacy skills

There is compelling evidence that children’s play has an important role in the development of language and literacy during the early years (Pyle, et. al.; Roskos & Christie, 2013).  ...

Play based learning for literacy skills

There is compelling evidence that children’s play has an important role in the development of language and literacy during the early years (Pyle, et. al.; Roskos & Christie, 2013).  ...

Whole body listening - how to support children to focus in the classroom

Whole body listening - how to support children ...

I had a great chat with a friend who has been a primary school teacher for over 15 years about her thoughts on whole body listening as I have seen...

Whole body listening - how to support children ...

I had a great chat with a friend who has been a primary school teacher for over 15 years about her thoughts on whole body listening as I have seen...

Why gymnastics is important for children's motor skill development

Why gymnastics is important for children's moto...

My son started kinder gym at the age of 4 years because he was having difficulties with his gross motor milestones and fundamental movement skills, and was no longer interested...

Why gymnastics is important for children's moto...

My son started kinder gym at the age of 4 years because he was having difficulties with his gross motor milestones and fundamental movement skills, and was no longer interested...

Why children need to build up confidence with their balance

Why children need to build up confidence with t...

  My passion for improving children’s balance skills comes from watching my son Hugh for years try to avoid playing with his friends at a play centre, and avoid running...

Why children need to build up confidence with t...

  My passion for improving children’s balance skills comes from watching my son Hugh for years try to avoid playing with his friends at a play centre, and avoid running...

ADHD exercise programs for children - we need more research

ADHD exercise programs for children - we need m...

I have been providing exercise programs to children with ADHD for over 10 years.   I have seen in my own professional experience the benefits of exercise and active play...

ADHD exercise programs for children - we need m...

I have been providing exercise programs to children with ADHD for over 10 years.   I have seen in my own professional experience the benefits of exercise and active play...