Play Move Improve

This episode is a raw and real chat about how I have been struggling to motivate myself to play with my kids at home. Even though I am known as 'the play lady' at work. I have been struggling to connect at home, as the washing and dishes pile up, and the overwhelm takes over. During this episode, I share 5 strategies that I will be using to help get myself out of this rut, and back connected with...

In this episode I describe one of my developmental educator observation sessions in an early learning centre. You will hear me talk about some of the developmental red flags that I observe, and how I work with teachers to source allied health support for children with developmental delay and learning difficulties. To learn more, come and join my early childhood online community - https://play-move...

In this episode I share with you my 5 milestones for knowing whether your child is ready for kindergarten. Learn more about kindergarten and school readiness in my online early learning community - https://play-move-improve.thinkific.com/courses/how-can-i-help-children-to-be-school-ready

In this episode Robyn talks about why children's dance classes are important for motor development. The 3 topics that Robyn talks about are: * Fundamental movement skills that are promoted in dance, including jumping, hopping, and skipping * Isolated movements in dance that promote children's coordination * The way dance improves children's balance To learn more about children's motor development...

In this episode I encourage early learning educators, kindergarten teachers, and elementary teachers to value their creative skills and strengths that they bring to a child's day. Sometimes we get so overwhelmed by the paperwork pressures of our jobs that we forget to value the magic of teaching. So I encourage educators to be proud of their strengths and to value yourself as you inspire children...

In this episode I talk about an educator who spends quality time connecting with the children that she cares for and their parents. I talk about my passion for promoting connection more than academics. I also talk about a teacher who makes a huge effort to get to know important facts about each of her students so that she can build a connection that is more important than any literacy or math outc...

In this episode I empathise with teachers and educators about their frustration with the curriculum that is pushing for academics more than connection and play. I also talk to kindergarten teachers, early learning educators, and primary school teachers about the importance of modifying the curriculum instead of trying to change the children's behaviour or learning needs. However, I do appreciate t...

In this episode I share some fun play ideas to keep the children entertained during a rainy indoor day. This episode was inspired by my 6 year old who told me "I'm bored" before 9:30 in the morning. So enjoy the play ideas and please let me know what you think by leaving a review.   To get access to 3 free children's exercise videos click here - https://play-move-improve.ck.page/0a04c950...

In this episode I talk about what tummy time is, why tummy time is important, and how you can support a baby or child to enjoy tummy time. Any questions be sure to ask on my Facebook page - www.facebook.com/playmoveimprove To learn more about children's core strength and motor development, click here - https://play-move-improve.thinkific.com/courses/how-can-i-help-children-to-be-school-ready

In this episode I talk about why using a dominant hand for every day tasks is important for fine motor skill development.  To learn more about children's fine motor skill development, click here - https://play-move-improve.thinkific.com/courses/how-can-i-help-children-to-be-school-ready

In this episode I will chat about my own experience with mother's group pressure, as well as how to deal with the pressure to sit our children up before their body is ready. I will also highlight in this episode why tummy time is so important for developing baby's core strength, and some simple tips that you can try and help baby's enjoy tummy time (as much as possible). To learn more about childr...

Learn about why head movement is important for children, and how the vestibular system impacts a child's learning during play and in the classroom. You can add vestibular movement into your routine with this fun and easy movement challenge - https://www.playmoveimprove.com.au/products/fundamental-movement-program-4-week-family-challenge

In episode 4 you will learn about one of the 8 senses, proprioception. Proprioception is the feeling of pressure in our body. This pressure is crucial for developing spatial awareness. To learn more about spatial awareness check out episode 3 and to learn more about proprioception press play.  To learn more about children's motor development and sensory integration, join my online community -...

In episode 3 I chat about the motor skill spatial awareness. During this episode you will learn how to assess a child's basic spatial awareness skills, and you will discover why spatial awareness is an important milestone for children.  To learn more about spatial awareness and gross motor development click here - https://play-move-improve.ck.page/f5a801bb72

In episode 2 I talk about the importance of encouraging children to develop their motor skills before giving them access to technology. Why? Because children need to develop both gross motor and fine motor skills for learning and life. Yes technology is great for keeping my house calm, and my sanity in check. My movement and play is crucial for children's health and development.  To download...

Enjoy listening to my first ever podcast episode where I talk about what I do as 'the play lady' and why I love incorporating play in to children's day. To learn more about me, come and follow my Facebook page - www.facebook.com/playmoveimprove