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The Motor–Cognition Connection: How Movement Fuels Learning in Early Childhood

The Motor–Cognition Connection: How Movement Fuels Learning in Early Childhood

by Sue McLaren | Gross Motor Skills, Physical Literacy

Introduction Picture a preschooler hopping from one colorful number mat to the next, arms flailing with excitement. To an outsider, it might look like simple play – but inside that child’s brain, millions of neural connections are firing, laying the...
The Summer Holidays Bedtime Battle: Why Sleep Matters for Preschoolers

The Summer Holidays Bedtime Battle: Why Sleep Matters for Preschoolers

by Sue McLaren | Social Emotional Development

Picture this: It’s the week before Christmas. The tree is twinkling, the kids are buzzing with excitement, and you’ve just wrapped up a family movie night that ran well past bedtime. Your preschooler, now overtired but wired, is racing around the living room in a...
The Future of Child Fitness: AI in Early Childhood Education and the Role of Robots

The Future of Child Fitness: AI in Early Childhood Education and the Role of Robots

by Sue McLaren | AI, Fine Motor Skill, Gross Motor Skills, Physical Literacy, Social Emotional Development

Why AI is the New Frontier in Early Childhood Education   Imagine a world where an affordable robot buddy helps preschoolers stay active and healthy. With physical activity in 3–5-year-olds on the decline, researchers are getting creative—and AI-powered robots...
How Early Childhood Educators Can Support Pre-Schoolers to Develop Physical Literacy (with the Help of Animal Fun)

How Early Childhood Educators Can Support Pre-Schoolers to Develop Physical Literacy (with the Help of Animal Fun)

by Sue McLaren | Fine Motor Skill, Gross Motor Skills, Physical Literacy, Social Emotional Development

As an early childhood educator, you know how much movement matters for kids. Whether they’re running, hopping, or diving into imaginative play, these activities help them grow stronger, more confident, and socially connected. But as you work to support their...
Good Balance Is Important For All Children

Good Balance Is Important For All Children

by Sue McLaren | Gross Motor Skills

Balance is the ability to maintain control over the body and is an important skill in everyday tasks such as walking, sitting, dressing, or riding a bike. Balance begins to develop in infancy. The child first learns to maintain control over their head, then as core...
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