Movement gives us information
How a child sits, balances, coordinates, crosses the midline and controls their body can give us useful developmental information.
Free Play Move Improve Educator Resource
Why do we start with reflexes?
Primitive reflexes are one part of a much bigger developmental picture, but they can give educators useful information about movement, posture, coordination, attention and participation.
Reflexes are one clue
Reflexes are not an explanation for every difficulty. They are one part of the developmental picture we can notice.
Notice before deciding
Play Move Improve starts with observation so educators can make more thoughtful decisions about what support may help.
Free educator ebook
Explore primitive reflexes
Read the full Play Move Improve reflex ebook below.
Want to know what to notice next?
Notice So We Can Support
The reflex ebook is just one part of the picture. In Notice So We Can Support, educators learn how to look across reflexes, balance, core strength, crossing the midline, visual tracking, fine motor skills, spatial awareness and self-regulation.
The course also includes the Developmental Milestones training, Classroom Screening Tool, Noticing Children's Development Tool and practical developmental checklists.
US$39
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Three practical courses for educators
Notice So We Can Support
Notice developmental patterns and use practical tools to decide what support may help.
Creating Safer, More Supportive Environments
Look at trauma, sensory load and the environment around the child.
From Behaviour to a Support Plan
Use the EMPOWERS framework to gather information and plan proactive support.
US$39 each or all three for US$99
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