Parent Workshop - Movement, Play and Brain Regulation

Children’s bodies are made to move - and movement plays a much bigger role in children’s learning, wellbeing and ability to regulate than we might realise.

In this practical and thought-provoking session, teacher and parent Amanda Bartram will explore what she wishes every parent knew about children, play and movement, drawing on her experience working with children and families, alongside occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals.

In this session, Amanda will share how movement and play support the developing brain and nervous system, why children sometimes seek particular kinds of movement, and what can happen when their bodies are not getting the movement they need. Most importantly, Amanda will share ways parents can observe, notice, respond and support children's self-regulation - using everyday play and opportunities for movement to support children to regulate, engage, learn and flourish.

Workshop Title: Movement, Play and Brain Regulation

Date: Monday 21 September 7.00pm-8.15pm

Location: Middle School Library (also called the Cadbury Library). See this map for directions.

Hosted by: Amanda Bartram

Fiona Zin - fzinn@friends.tas.edu.au