Play Move Improve

Play Move Improve

By Robyn PapworthEducation
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Play Move Improve episodes

  • Baby development - why is tummy time important for your family

    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

    7 min
  • Child Development - Fine motor skills and hand dominance

    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

    8 min
  • Child development - mother's group pressure to sit babies up too early

    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 children's development, click here - https://play-move-improve.thinkific.com/courses/how-can-i-help-children-to-be-school-ready

    8 min
  • Child Development - Why do children need to move more and what is proprioception?

    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 - https://play-move-improve.thinkific.com/courses/how-can-i-help-children-to-be-school-ready

    10 min
  • Child Development - How to find a good balance between technology and movement

    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 free gross motor skill activities to support children's development and learning click here - https://play-move-improve.ck.page/18cb8929eb

    7 min

About Play Move Improve

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Hey, I'm Robyn from Play Move Improve. I am an Exercise Physiologist, Developmental Educator and Trainer who is passionate about getting more children active and moving each day.