Emotional Development and Connection Webinar with Robyn Papworth

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Discover practical strategies to foster genuine connection and emotional development in a screen-dominated world.

In this heartfelt and practical 60-minute professional development webinar, developmental educator Robyn Papworth shares evidence-based approaches to building meaningful connections with children that support their emotional development and well-being.

Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience as a parent, Robyn offers simple yet powerful connection strategies that can be implemented throughout the day, requiring minimal resources but yielding significant benefits for children's social-emotional development.

What You'll Learn:

The Science of Connection: Understand how joint attention, eye contact, and physical connection build pathways for emotional development
Screen Time Impact: Learn how digital devices affect language development, sensory integration, and emotional regulation
The Vagus Nerve: Discover how specific activities stimulate this crucial nerve that connects mind and body
Quick Connection Activities: Implement simple 2-5 minute activities that foster emotional bonds throughout the day
Sensory Connection Strategies: Use bubbles, scarves, movement, and rhythm to create meaningful interactions
Different Connection Styles: Adapt approaches for children who seek movement, are sensory-sensitive, or avoid eye contact

Perfect For:

Parents of young children (birth through early primary)
Early childhood educators
Kindergarten and preschool teachers
Child care professionals
Family support workers
Anyone supporting children in developing emotional regulation skills

What's Included:

Full 60-minute webinar recording
Downloadable PDF handout summarizing key connection strategies
Practical activity guide for implementing ideas at home or in educational settings
Resource list for further learning

Why This Matters:

Today's children are experiencing unprecedented challenges to genuine human connection. With increased screen time, busy family schedules, and reduced opportunities for face-to-face interaction, many children are missing critical experiences that build emotional regulation and social skills.

This webinar provides a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to understanding these challenges while offering practical solutions that work with rather than against modern family realities.

Download this webinar today and transform your approach to supporting children's emotional development with strategies that create meaningful connection in just minutes a day.

Gross Motor Skills Needed for School Success

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Gross Motor Skills Needed for School Success

A professional development resource from Robyn Papworth's webinar

Why Gross Motor Skills Matter

Gross motor skills involve the large muscles of the body and are the foundation for all learning. Before children can master fine motor skills like writing and cutting, they need strong gross motor development. The developmental pattern follows a proximal-to-distal sequence:

First, we develop core strength (proximal/middle muscles)
Then, we develop limb control (arms, legs)
Finally, we develop fine motor control (hands, fingers, eyes)

Rushing to academics before establishing this foundation can lead to frustration and learning challenges.

Five Essential Gross Motor Skills for School Readiness

1. Visual Tracking

What it is: The ability to follow moving objects smoothly (pursuit) and jump focus between points (saccades).

Why it matters: Visual tracking is essential for reading, writing, and hand-eye coordination.

Signs of difficulty:

Unable to follow moving objects without moving head
Difficulty coordinating eye movements separately from hand movements
Struggles with catching or throwing

Activities to develop:

Follow a moving car, puppet, or torch with eyes only
Play "keep your eyes on this" while moving objects in different directions
Practice hand stabilization exercises (hold hand still while moving eyes)

2. Core Strength

What it is: The ability to hold body weight against gravity and maintain an upright position.

Why it matters: Core strength provides stability for all movement and is essential for sitting upright during learning activities.

Signs of difficulty:

W-sitting (sitting with knees forward, feet out to sides)
Slouching or leaning on furniture
Unable to stand up from the floor without using hands
Quickly tiring during physical activities

Activities to develop:

Tummy time activities (puzzles, drawing, rolling balls)
Painting at easels (slightly above shoulder height)
Drawing on vertical surfaces (windows, whiteboards on walls)
Crawling games and activities

3. Crossing the Midline

What it is: The ability to move limbs across the center of the body.

Why it matters: Essential for reading (tracking from left to right), writing across a page, and many self-care skills.

Signs of difficulty:

Swapping hands when drawing/writing across a page
Small, scribbled drawings concentrated in the middle of the page
Difficulty with activities that require both sides of the body

Activities to develop:

Crawling games (scavenger hunts under tables)
Hitting balloons with pool noodles across the body
Dancing with ribbons making large figure-8 patterns
Drawing large infinity symbols (\u221e) on whiteboards

4. Spatial Awareness

What it is: Understanding where your body is in space and how objects relate to each other.

Why it matters: Critical for letter recognition (b/d/p/q), reading, writing, and safe movement.

Signs of difficulty:

Bumping into objects or people frequently
Confusion with positional language (above, below, next to)
Difficulty with puzzles
Trouble with letter orientation

Activities to develop:

Ball games with positional language ("throw the red ball into the bucket under the table")
Hopscotch and other playground games
Shape scavenger hunts with positional clues
Obstacle courses with over, under, through, around

5. Vestibular-Ocular Reflex (VOR)

What it is: The automatic eye movement that keeps vision stable during head movement.

Why it matters: Essential for reading, as eyes need to stay focused on text while the head moves slightly.

Signs of difficulty:

Losing place when reading
Difficulty focusing on moving objects
Motion sickness
Poor balance

Activities to develop:

Balloon tapping in different directions (focus on the balloon while moving head)
Parachute games with various objects to track
Dice games (tracking rolling dice across surfaces)
Spinning and movement games with visual focus points

The Impact of Modern Lifestyle

Several factors are affecting children's gross motor development:

Increased screen time reducing visual tracking development and head movement
Reduced physical play limiting core strength and coordination development
More time in carriers/strollers limiting independent movement
Pandemic effects on social interaction and physical development
Academic pressure pushing fine motor skills before gross motor foundation is established

Key Takeaways for Educators and Parents

Prioritize movement over early academics
Encourage crawling - it develops multiple systems simultaneously
Provide tummy time opportunities at all ages
Incorporate vestibular activities (spinning, rolling, swinging)
Use positional language throughout the day
Reduce screen time and increase physical play
Remember the sequence - gross motor before fine motor

Simple Assessment Tools

Visual tracking: Can the child follow your finger without moving their head?
Core strength: Can they stand up from the floor without using their hands?
Crossing midline: Can they draw a large figure-8 without switching hands?
Spatial awareness: Can they accurately place objects according to positional instructions?
VOR: Can they keep eyes focused on a target while moving their head?

Brain Breaks and Movement Learning Activities for Fidgety Students in Primary School

Brain Breaks and Movement Learning Activities for Fidgety Students in Primary School

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Webinar Recording and Resource PDF Package for Primary School Teachers and Integration Aides

Transform your classroom with evidence-based movement strategies that improve focus, behaviour, and learning outcomes.

In this practical and informative 60-minute professional development webinar, developmental educator Robyn Papworth explains why today's students are struggling with focus and provides actionable movement-based solutions that can be implemented immediately in any classroom setting.

Drawing from her expertise in exercise physiology and developmental education, Robyn reveals the underlying neurological and developmental factors behind fidgety behavior and attention difficulties, while offering simple, effective movement activities that address these root causes rather than just managing symptoms.

What You'll Learn:

The Science Behind Fidgeting: Understand how retained primitive reflexes, underdeveloped vestibular systems, and limited core strength contribute to classroom challenges
Reflex Integration Activities: Learn how to test for and address retained primitive reflexes that impact learning and behavior
Core Strength Exercises: Implement simple activities that build the foundation for sitting still and developing fine motor skills
Balance and Vestibular Activities: Discover how to improve the vestibular system for better focus, reading, and self-regulation
VOR (Vestibular Ocular Reflex) Development: Support reading success through activities that strengthen the connection between head movement and eye tracking
Classroom Implementation Strategies: Organize movement breaks as efficient circuits that maximize benefit while minimizing disruption

Perfect For:

Primary school teachers (all grade levels)
Integration aides and teaching assistants
Special education teachers
Physical education specialists
School-based occupational therapists
Learning support coordinators
Anyone working with students who struggle to sit still and focus

What's Included:

Full 60-minute webinar recording
Downloadable PDF handout summarizing key activities
PDF version of the Ready for Learning program, featuring:
- Table top activities
- Small group exercises
- Transition strategies
- Large group movement activities
- Specialized activities for learning difficulties and reading programs
Reflex testing guide
Circuit-based implementation templates
Resource list for further learning

Why This Matters:

Today's students are experiencing unprecedented challenges with focus, attention, and physical development. Increased screen time, decreased physical play, and limited outdoor exploration have led to delays in fundamental movement skills that are essential for classroom success.

This webinar provides a fresh perspective on "fidgety" behaviour by addressing the developmental foundations that support learning readiness. Rather than simply managing behavior, these strategies help students develop the physical skills they need to sit still, focus, and engage with learning.

Download this webinar today and transform your approach to supporting fidgety students with strategies that improve both behavior and learning outcomes.

Transform your approach to children's behaviour by understanding the fundamental needs that drive it.

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Why We Need to be Prioritising this in Early Childhood

In this 60-minute professional development webinar, Robyn Papworth explains how Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs provides a powerful framework for understanding and addressing children's behavior in early childhood settings.

Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience, Robyn offers a compassionate, needs-based approach that shifts the focus from 'managing behaviour' to meeting the underlying needs that drive it.

This perspective-changing session will help you see challenging behaviors through a new lens and provide practical strategies for creating environments where all children can thrive.

What You'll Learn:

The Brain's Core Questions: Understand the three fundamental questions every child's brain is asking: "Am I safe?", "Am I loved?", and "What can I learn?"
Maslow's Hierarchy Explained: Learn how this classic theory applies specifically to early childhood development and behavior
Needs Before Behaviour: Discover why addressing physiological and safety needs must come before attempting to address behavioral challenges
Practical Strategies: Implement specific approaches to meet children's needs at each level of the hierarchy
Connection Techniques: Build stronger relationships with children through intentional greeting rituals, joint attention activities, and authentic interactions

Perfect For:

Early childhood educators
Kindergarten and preschool teachers
Child care professionals
Educational leaders and mentors
Family support workers
Anyone working with children displaying challenging behaviors

What's Included:

Full 60-minute webinar recording
Downloadable PDF handout summarizing Maslow's Hierarchy in early childhood
Practical strategy guide for implementing a needs-based approach
Reflection questions for professional development
Resource list for further learning

Why This Matters:

Today's children face unprecedented challenges to meeting their basic needs. Increased screen time affects sleep patterns and nutrition choices. Busy family schedules can impact connection time. Sensory processing differences may make environments feel overwhelming rather than safe.

This webinar provides a compassionate framework for understanding behavior as communication about unmet needs, rather than problems to be "managed." By addressing the foundation of Maslow's pyramid first, educators can create environments where children feel safe, connected, and ready to learn.

"When we understand that a child's brain is asking 'Am I safe?', 'Am I loved?', and 'What can I learn?', we can respond with compassion rather than frustration." - Robyn Papworth

Download this webinar today and transform your approach to supporting children's development with strategies that address the root causes of behavior.

Self-Regulation in Early Childhood - Webinar with Robyn Papworth

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Discover the foundations of self-regulation and practical strategies to support children's emotional development.

In this compassionate and insightful 60-minute professional development webinar, Robyn Papworth shares her expertise on how self-regulation develops in young children and provides practical, evidence-based strategies that parents and educators can implement immediately.

Drawing from both professional knowledge and personal experience as a parent, Robyn presents the PALMS framework - a comprehensive approach to understanding and supporting children's journey toward self-regulation in a world filled with distractions and instant gratification.

What You'll Learn:

The PALMS Framework: A comprehensive approach to self-regulation development:
- Primary Attachment: Building secure relationships that foster regulation
- Acquiring Language: Developing verbal and emotional vocabulary
- Limiting Impulses: Supporting the development of impulse control
- Mental Flexibility: Encouraging adaptability and problem-solving
- Social Skills: Building on foundational skills to develop positive peer relationships

Practical Strategies: Simple, effective techniques to implement at home or in educational settings
Developmental Insights: Understanding age-appropriate expectations for self-regulation
Co-Regulation Techniques: How adults can help children regulate through connection
Screen Time Impact: How technology affects self-regulation development and what to do about it

Perfect For:

Parents of young children (toddlers through early primary)
Early childhood educators
Kindergarten and preschool teachers
Child care professionals
Family support workers
Anyone supporting children who struggle with emotional regulation

What's Included:

Full 60-minute webinar recording
Downloadable PDF handout summarizing the PALMS framework
Practical strategy guide for implementing ideas at home or in educational settings
Resource list for further learning

Why This Matters:

Today's children are growing up in an environment that often works against natural self-regulation development. With increased screen time, fewer opportunities for waiting, and busy family schedules, many children aren't developing the foundational skills needed for emotional regulation, social success, and academic achievement.

Download this webinar today and transform your approach to supporting children's emotional development with strategies that build lifelong skills.

Creating Safe, Supportive Environments for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma

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Webinar Recording with Robyn, Developmental Educator

Transform your approach to supporting children with trauma backgrounds through evidence-based, practical strategies.

In this illuminating professional development webinar, developmental educator Robyn shares powerful insights into the neuroscience of trauma and provides practical, classroom-ready strategies to help early childhood educators create safe, supportive environments for children who have experienced trauma.

Drawing from her background in exercise physiology and her master's in disability studies, Robyn bridges the gap between complex neuroscience and everyday classroom practice, offering immediately applicable techniques that work with children's natural regulatory systems.

What You'll Learn:

The Science Made Simple: Understand how the autonomic nervous system and vagus nerve affect children's behavior and ability to regulate
Recognition Tools: Identify the subtle and obvious signs of dysregulation in children with trauma backgrounds
Practical Regulation Strategies: Learn seven evidence-based approaches to help children regulate their nervous systems
Self-Regulation Games: Discover playful activities that build children's regulatory capacity while having fun
Educator Self-Care: Understand how your own regulation impacts the children through mirror neurons

Perfect For:

Early childhood educators
Kindergarten and preschool teachers
Child care professionals
Educational assistants
Anyone working with children who have experienced trauma or exhibit dysregulated behaviours

What's Included:

Full 60-minute webinar recording
Downloadable PDF handout summarising key strategies
Resource handouts for further learning

Why This Matters:

Children who have experienced trauma often struggle with regulation, learning, and social connection. Traditional behaviour support approaches frequently fail because they don't address the underlying neurological impacts of trauma.

This webinar provides a fresh perspective and practical tools that work with, rather than against, children's nervous systems, creating environments where all children can thrive.

Download this webinar today and transform your classroom into a trauma-sensitive space where all children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.