Smart Moves Motor Skills Development Programme

Smart Moves – A Motor Skills Development programme (Suitable for ages 5- 12+)

Dive into a specialised programme that supports children’s motor skill enhancement comprehensively. This programme integrates seamlessly with the PE curriculum, offering a rich activity bank and tools including a comprehensive guide and Digital Companion Page (DCP). Each component is designed to facilitate tailored learning experiences, ensuring progress in motor coordination and physical education.

Educators are equipped with a Movement Abilities Profile (MAP) and screening guidance to effectively measure and support each child’s motor skill development. The inclusion of diverse PE activities caters to individual needs, fostering both development and enjoyment in physical education contexts.

Empower children with motor skills challenges by providing them with a structured, engaging toolkit that promotes growth, independence, and joy in learning through physical activity.

Programme Outline:

1. A screening tool to assist in the early identification of children with motor co-ordination difficulties through a series of tasks based on the PE curriculum
2. An extensive activity bank related to each of the PE curriculum areas. The fun and engaging activities can be differentiated according to the ability of the child, allowing the children to develop key physical skills at their own pace
3. A comprehensive Digital Companion Page (DCP) that includes eBook versions of all three books, printable resources, tutorial videos and much more. The programme also provides a flexible means of ongoing evaluation and monitoring, tailored to each individual child

Features of the Programme:

• Individualised Evaluation and Monitoring: This programme provides personalised, ongoing evaluation and monitoring for each child’s motor skills development.
• Self-paced Physical Skill Development: Enhances children’s physical skills, boosts confidence and improves motor coordination at their own pace.
• Extensive PE Activity Bank: Offers an extensive variety of PE activities that engage children effectively, catering to different skills and enhancing overall coordination (Physical Book & eBook included).
• Comprehensive Programme Guide: Includes a comprehensive guide and a Digital Companion Page (DCP), equipping educators with essential tools to effectively support children’s motor skills development (Physical Book & eBook included).
• Movement Abilities Profile: Includes a Movement Abilities Profile (MAP) and screening guidance to pinpoint motor skill strengths and areas for improvement (Physical Book & eBook included).

Age Suitability: 5-12+

Author: Sharon Drew