Learning Never Sits Still.
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MOVEMENT and LEARNING go hand-in-hand in early childhood development. Here we'll explore...
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How movement naturally supports BODY and BRAIN DEVELOPMENT.
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Why movement and play are key to SCHOOL READINESS.
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What you can do to help... FUN, FAST, & EASY ideas anytime, anywhere.
Because MOVEMENT MATTERS more than we think.
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Kids are impatient because "now" is all they know. Discover how time comes into focus for kids and what you can do to help the process.
For kids, fitness comes naturally. Compare what we do at the gym with what kids do just for fun!
Creating a Well-Balanced Physical Diet
Like nutrition, little ones need a rich, varied "physical diet" to insure they get what they need. But there's no broccoli in this diet. Just lots and lots of wiggles and giggles!
Look for Kineticons on lookwhatikandu.com to see the benefits of movement and play.
Walking
Running
Crouching/
Bobbing
Jumping
Upper
Body
Strength
Jumping
Forward
Manipulatives
Timing/
Temporal Awareness
Where is Your Child on
Their Can-Do Journey?
Handedness
When kids play, they move. See what's really going on when they're having fun.
Get Ready for School
Learning comes naturally when kids are at play.
31 fast, fun, active & easy games that get
your child ready for school! LEARN MORE...
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Playtime can happen anytime, anywhere whether you have 5 minutes or all day.
For those busy times, try our Minute Moves.
Visit our Activities Gallery for even more fun!
Towel Roll
Spinning slowly is great for developing balance, so after bathtime, wrap your child up in the towel and have them spin out of it. You can also have them lie down on the floor and roll up into and out of the towel.
Be a Push Over
To help little ones understand their own strength, sit on the floor and dare them to try to push you over. Vary your resistance from easy to hard so they have to work a bit to win the game, but of course, always be a push over in the end!
Be a Push Over
Towel Roll
Slow Singing
To help little ones slow down (at least for a moment) sing a favorite song together. Then sing it again, only slow it waaay down. If they can't follow the slower beat that's OK. Sing to them while you dance slowly together.
Slow Singing
Learning Off Energy
Developing Inner Drive
Huff 'n puff play helps kids understand
how far they can go, and when they've gone too far. LEARN MORE...
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I Can Doodle Do!
Dance along with Early and the gang at the Kandu Preschool! An interACTIVE video for your child... and a little something for parents too.
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Our Founder
Gill Connell | Teacher, Author, Early Childhood Expert
A former Christchurch, New Zealand preschool teacher turned renown, global expert on movement, play, and learning.
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Co-Founder, lookwhatikandu.com
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Founder, Moving Smart Ltd
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Co-Author of A Moving Child Is a Learning Child and Move, Play & Learn with Smart Steps
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Global Consultant to schools, organizations, governments, and companies
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What We're About
Making every day an active, playful, giggle-filled adventure for kids... and parents too!
