About Play Move Improve

It all started with a simple observation: children today aren't moving like they used to. As a Developmental Educator and paediatric Exercise Physiologist, I, Robyn, saw firsthand the gaps forming in children's development. 

 

School readiness and learning isn't just about ABCs and 123s — it is about our current concerns for kids struggling with basic motor skills and self-regulation, and how this is impacting their ability to focus and learn new information in our current rigid curriculum.

 

That's when the idea for Play Move Improve sparked to life.

 

Picture this: a kindergarten classroom buzzing with energy. Kids hopping, skipping, and twirling, all while learning to manage their emotions and interact with their peers. This isn't just playtime—it's our 8-week movement intervention program in action, bridging those developmental gaps one leap at a time.

 

We didn't just dream this up overnight. It took years of international training, authoring books, and working with countless children to develop a program that really works. But I knew I couldn't do it alone. That's why I brought together a dream team of five passionate kindergarten teachers. Together, we're on a mission to revolutionise early childhood education.

 

Our approach? It's simple, really. We believe in the power of movement to unlock every child's potential. Through our program, we're not just teaching kids to move—we're helping them develop crucial motor skills, master self-regulation, and feel included, no matter their abilities.

 

But don't just take my word for it. The real magic happens when we see educators light up as they implement our strategies. There's nothing quite like watching a teacher's face when they see a child, who once struggled to sit still, now confidently navigating the classroom and interacting with peers.

 

At Play Move Improve, we're more than just a training program. We're a community of educators, all driven by the belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive. We're the ones who see the potential in every wiggle, every giggle, and yes, even in every stumble.

 

So, here's our invitation to you: join us in this movement (pun intended!). Whether you're an educator looking to transform your classroom, or someone passionate about child development, there's a place for you in our story.

 

Together, we're not just teaching—we're moving, improving, and reshaping the future of early childhood education, one playful step at a time.

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Upcoming Live Workshops

Join us for one of my upcoming face to face workshops where I'll be chatting about topics such as:

  • Gross motor and fundamental movements skills that children need for kindergarten and primary school
  • Fine motor skill development - where to begin and how to help
  • Self-regulation - what is it, why it's important, how to support children who need more practice with their self-regulation
  • Sensory play for the 8 senses using everyday resources, with minimal setup and minimal mess
  • Play schemas - what are they, how play schemas impact behaviour, how you can help your child to play more indepedently