Calming our Minds, Moving our Bodies Project
About the resource tubs
The Calming our Minds, Moving our Bodies resource tubs have been developed to assist educators in implementing intentional strategies to support children with movement and regulation.
Loanable resource tubs have been created to support services with different equipment. These are currently in a pilot phase with a number of services.
Project resources
The below resources can be utilised by services to implement intentional strategies:
Further resources
See further resources below which may assist your service with movement and regulation.
Movement resources
For educators
Physical Activity for Infant Development – Tummy time
Individual physical literacy lesson plans – Active For Life
Red flags identification guide
Munch and Move Equipment to enhance active play
Southern Melbourne Area Invitations to Play – Exploring Aboriginal Culture in the early years
Developmental milestones and the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards
For families
Child health (0-6) – Growth and Development
Victorian Government Your Child’s Health and Development Wall Chart
NSW Health Milestones Matter Translated Resource
How to teach your child to ride a bike – Active For Life
Active for Life physical literacy translated resources
Active for Life – 9 ways to tell if your child is physically literate
Active for Life – Hacky Sack poster
Active for Life – How active play is good for kids’ health
Active for Life – Getting your kids moving: An age-by-age guide
Raising Children Network: Baby development and development milestones
Emotional regulation resources
For educators
Talking with Families: Sharing Understandings of Development
Dr. Dan Siegel’s Hand Model of the Brain
KU Emotional Regulation Guidebook
VAEAI Koorie Early Years: Best Practice and Protocols Guide
Early Start, Bright Future Behaviour Guidance resources
Centre for Early Childhood – animated films on brain science and nurturing interactions
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Contact us
Cardinia Shire Council and City of Greater Dandenong
Belinda Hogg
belinda.hogg@monashhealth.org
City of Casey and City of Greater Dandenong
Catherine Delaney
Catherine.Delaney@monashhealth.org