Does your child run into doors, not pay attention to where they are in space, or always falling? Maybe they seem like they are generally clumsy. They may benefit from some of these body awareness activities. Body Awareness is important not only to build overall strength and core muscle but to realize where their body is […]
Calming, Organizing and Alerting Activities for Children
Children, in particular, those with special needs, often need many breaks throughout their school day to help them focus, stay on track, or calm down in order to sit and participate. If you are in a public school environment, sitting at a desk all day can be a challenge for children. Today I am sharing […]
Why is Crawling Important for Babies?
Why is crawling so important and why should we encourage our babies to crawl? Why is Crawling Important for Babies? Crawling is one of the most “essential developmental phases for optimal future learning.” writes Sharon Promislow, an educational Kinesiologist and Educational Consultant. It strengthens the neck, arm, leg, and trunk muscles of a young child, plus […]