Have you ever wondered how your child can run, jump, catch a ball, or even stand on one leg without thinking about every tiny movement? While the thinking part of the brain often gets most of the attention, many of the most important jobs actually h...

Many children spend most of their school day sitting at a desk. While this is often necessary, our brains and bodies were designed to move. Movement isn't just about keeping children active - it actually helps improve concentration, learning, memory...

As parents, we often think school readiness means knowing the alphabet, counting to ten, or writing a name. While these skills are certainly important, they are only one part of the picture. One of the biggest contributors to school success is ...

Have you ever shown your child exactly what to do, yet they still seem unable to copy the movement? They understand what you're asking, but their body just doesn't seem to know how to do it. This may be due to difficulties with motor planning, ...

Introduction Starting Grade R (Kindergarten) is an exciting milestone for both children and parents. As your child approaches their sixth birthday, you may be wondering, "Is my child ready for school?" Many parents believe that school readiness...

Have you ever wondered why one child seems to cope well with busy environments while another startles easily, fidgets constantly or struggles to settle? Our bodies are designed to react to the world around us. During infancy, primitive reflexes help...

Have you ever wondered why some children seem to run, climb, catch a ball and sit upright with ease, while others struggle with balance, coordination or even sitting comfortably at the table? Movement is one of the first ways children learn about th...

Every child develops at their own pace. Some children seem to run, climb, write and concentrate with ease, while others have to work much harder to master these same skills. One important piece of the developmental puzzle that many parents have neve...

"Just sit still!" If you've said these words before, you're certainly not alone. Perhaps your child's teacher has mentioned that they struggle to stay seated during class. Maybe homework time feels like an endless battle becau...

When we think about learning, we often think about reading, writing, listening and paying attention. But did you know that around 80% of the information we learn is taken in through our eyes? This doesn't simply mean having good eyesight. A chi...

We often wonder what makes our children move, how they become strong enough to master new tasks, and how they seem to grow up so quickly. From rolling and crawling to running and climbing, children reach many developmental milestones during their ea...

What Are Animal Walks? Animal walks are fun movement activities that encourage children to imitate the way different animals move. From bear walks to frog jumps and log rolls, these playful exercises help children develop the fundamental movement sk...