35 Fun, Practical Activities to Build Confident Movers Aged 3–5

Say goodbye to planning fatigue and hello to a desk-friendly flip book packed with motor skill magic!

This beautifully designed A5 flip book works just like a desk calendar but inside, you’ll find 35 easy-to-use activities that build essential fine and gross motor skills through playful, purposeful movement.

Whether you're working indoors, outdoors, at a table, or with a small group, this resource is designed to make motor skill development a natural part of your everyday program.

What’s Inside:

• 35 Motor Skill Activities – Tried-and-tested activities to support balance, coordination, strength, and fine motor development.

• Photos + Step-by-Step Instructions – Visuals and clear directions make it easy for educators and assistants to follow.

• Printable Extras – Select activities include QR codes linked to bonus printables, making prep simple.

• Versatile Format – Use it during tabletop activities, mat time, group rotations, transition times, or outdoor play.

Designed for Ages 3–5

Created by early childhood and motor development experts, each activity is age-appropriate and aligned with key developmental milestones for preschool-aged children. You’ll support:

• Core strength and postural control

• Hand and finger dexterity

• Bilateral coordination

• Crossing the midline

• Body awareness and confidence in movement

Why Educators Love It:

• Time-saving: Just flip to an activity and go—no extra planning required

• Engaging: Children love the hands-on movement and playful themes

• Inclusive: Activities can be easily adapted to suit different abilities

• Durable + Portable: Laminated pages in a sturdy spiral-bound stand make it perfect for daily use in any space

Use It Anywhere:

• Tabletop fine motor rotations

• Indoor gross motor set-ups

• Outdoor physical play

• Small group learning sessions

• Calm down or energiser transitions

Ready to bring movement and motor development into every day?
Order your flip book today and help every child build strong foundations for learning through fun, purposeful play.

Growing Together: Early Years Community

Supporting children ages 3-5 during their most formative developmental years

Welcome to Our Community

Growing Together is a supportive online space where families and educators access expert guidance, evidence-based resources, and community support to nurture children's social, emotional, and physical development during the critical ages of 3-5 years.

Designed by child development specialists and early childhood educators, our community bridges the gap between professional knowledge and everyday parenting, giving you practical tools to support your child's journey toward school readiness.

Perfect for Kindy Uplift & School Readiness Funding

Our program aligns perfectly with Kindy Uplift and School Readiness Funding objectives, providing targeted resources that support:

• Social-emotional regulation and resilience
• Language and communication development
• Physical coordination and fine motor skills
• Cognitive development and early literacy foundations
• Transition-to-school preparation
• Inclusive practices for diverse learning needs

Kindergartens: Our program qualifies as an approved resource under state and territory early childhood education funding initiatives, making it an excellent allocation of your School Readiness or Kindy Uplift budget.

What Members Receive

• Expert-Led Content: Monthly developmental webinars and workshops
• Resource Library: Downloadable activities, guides, and developmental milestone checklists
• Community Chat: Connect with other families facing similar challenges
• Educator Corner: Special resources for kindergarten teachers to share with families
• Ask-an-Expert: Regular online Q&A sessions with child development expert Robyn Papworth

How Kindergartens Benefit

By providing access to our community as part of your service:

• Enhanced Family Engagement: Extend your educational impact beyond kindergarten hours
• Support for Diverse Needs: Additional resources for families requiring extra assistance
• Valuable Reporting Tools: Demonstrate your commitment to school readiness outcomes
• Professional Development: Educators gain access to latest developmental research and approaches
• Consolidated Resources: Single platform for family communication and resource sharing

Membership Options

Family Membership

• 12 months of full access
• $79 per family
• Immediate access upon payment

Kindergarten Group Access

• Up to 100 family memberships
• $2,420 per year (just $24.20 per family)
• Eligible for Kindy Uplift and School Readiness Funding
• Dedicated support for implementation
  

Ready to Grow Together?

Join our community of parents, grandparents, and educators committed to giving children the best start in life during these crucial developmental years.

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Teaching children to read has become increasingly difficult since the introduction of screens.

In my experience, I believe that this has a lot to do with children's reduce attention span, reduced focus, and lower ability to coordinate their visual tracking and hand-eye coordination skills.

That's why I created this phonics program alongside a primary school teacher who has over 15 years experience in the prep to grade 3 level.

Each letter sound on this flipbook includes a sensori-motor and mindfulness movement for children to complete as you present the letter while everyone is seated. 

Don't worry about remembering all of the movements, as there is a QR code on each of the activity cards so children can follow along with the private YouTube video of my children completing the phonics movements.

This program will make a great addition to the foundation literacy block, or as part of your small group reading intervention programs.

The goal behind each of the phonics movements is to promote children's connection with the body awareness, senses, self-regulation, and vagus nerve stimulation. So children aren't only learning their letter sounds, but they're also building up their gross motor and fine motor skills needed for literacy and mathematics.

All of these movements are done by the children while sitting on the floor. No equipment is needed for the children.

This phonics program was inspired by my collaboration with a passionate primary school teacher who highlighted children's difficulty with maintaining focus and attention during phonics activities.

The letter sound choices are inspired by the Spalding Phonics Program.

I am so excited to share this program into the world because I really feel that this sensori-motor program will have a positive impact not only on literacy, but also on focus and behaviour.

Order your flip book today and let me know how you go.

Two Essential Resources to Support Children's Self-Regulation, Focus, and Early Literacy Success

Bundle Contents

1. Sensori-Motor Phonics Program (Flipbook + Digital Resources)

A revolutionary phonics program that combines letter sound learning with movement-based activities designed to enhance focus, attention, and foundational literacy skills.

2. Wake Up Your Body with Lodi (Paperback Book)

The essential movement resource that's transforming classrooms by building the neural foundations children need for academic success.

Why This Bundle is Perfect for Today's Primary Classrooms

Teaching children foundational skills has become increasingly challenging since the introduction of screens. Children are showing reduced attention spans, decreased focus, and lower visual tracking and hand-eye coordination abilities—all critical skills needed for literacy development.

This carefully curated bundle addresses these exact challenges by combining two complementary approaches that work together to support children's learning readiness.

What Makes This Bundle Special

Scientifically-Grounded Approach

Both resources are developed by specialists who understand child development and the connection between movement, brain development, and learning readiness. Every activity is designed to:

• Promote body awareness and sensory integration
• Stimulate the vagus nerve for better self-regulation
• Build gross and fine motor skills essential for literacy and mathematics
• Strengthen neural pathways through crossing midline movements
• Enhance visual tracking and spatial awareness

Seamless Classroom Integration

All activities are designed to be completed while children are seated on the floor or at their desks—no special equipment needed. Perfect for:

• Foundation literacy blocks
• Small group reading intervention programs
• Morning meetings and brain breaks
• Transition times and refocusing activities
• Social-emotional learning routines

Complete Support System

• Flipbook format makes letter sound presentation easy and engaging
• QR codes on each activity card link to private YouTube videos for easy implementation
• Beautifully illustrated pages capture children's attention and imagination
• Step-by-step guidance ensures teachers feel confident using both resources

Perfect for Children Ages 4-9 Years

This bundle is specifically designed for the developmental needs of primary school children, particularly those in:

• Prep to Grade 3 classrooms
• Reading intervention programs
• Special needs support settings
• Any classroom where children struggle with attention, focus, or foundational skills

The Complete Learning Solution

Sensori-Motor Phonics Program Features:

• Letter sounds inspired by the proven Spalding Phonics Program
• Unique movement for each letter sound
• Mindfulness components integrated throughout
• Private YouTube video support for each activity
• Developed in collaboration with experienced primary teachers

Wake Up Your Body with Lodi Features:

• Crossing midline movements for reading and writing readiness
• Visual tracking exercises for reading fluency
• Mindfulness activities for emotional regulation
• Spatial awareness movements for mathematical foundations
• Vagus nerve stimulation for self-regulation

Transform Your Classroom Today

This bundle provides everything you need to address the modern challenges facing primary education. By combining movement-based phonics instruction with foundational movement activities, you'll see improvements in:

• Student attention and focus during learning activities
• Self-regulation skills throughout the day
• Reading readiness and phonics retention
• Classroom behaviour and engagement
• Overall learning foundations across all subject areas

Give your students the movement-based foundation they need for academic success in today's screen-dominated world.

Order your Foundation Skills Bundle today and watch as your students develop the focus, attention, and foundational skills they need to thrive in their learning journey.

Wake Up Your Body with Lodi

The Essential Movement Resource That's Transforming Classrooms

In today's increasingly sedentary world, more children than ever are struggling with foundational skills that previous generations developed naturally through active play. Wake Up Your Body with Lodi addresses these exact challenges head-on.

Why Educators Love This Book

"This book needs to be in every classroom" — Early Childhood Director

"I feel focused now" — 6-year-old student

"Mrs. Nott, can we read this book to get ready for learning?" — Year 1 student

These testimonials are just the beginning of Lodi's impact in classrooms across the country!

The Science-Based Solution for Today's Learning Challenges

Developed by a developmental specialist who understands the connection between movement and brain development, this captivating paperback skillfully integrates:

• Crossing midline movements that strengthen neural pathways essential for reading and writing
• Visual tracking exercises that support reading fluency and attention
• Mindfulness activities that enhance focus and emotional regulation
• Spatial awareness movements that build the foundation for mathematical understanding
• Vagus nerve and somatosensory activities that help children self-regulate effectively

Perfect for Modern Classroom Needs

Each beautifully illustrated page provides seated activities that teachers can implement:

• During morning meeting
• As brain breaks between lessons
• Before challenging academic tasks
• To help refocus after transitions
• As part of social-emotional learning routines

Best of all, these activities require no additional materials and can be done right at students' desks or on the carpet—making implementation truly effortless.

Designed for Children Ages 4-9 Years

Watch as your students eagerly engage with Lodi's playful invitations to reach across their bodies, track objects with their eyes, and connect with their sensory experiences—all critical foundations for academic success.

Transform your classroom routines with this essential resource that builds the neural foundations children need for success in today's learning environment.