The well balanced Child
The Well Balanced Child is a passionate manifesto for a “whole body” approach to learning which integrates the brain, senses, movement and play. This fully revised edition includes a new chapter with a story and movement exercise that parents can use to help children reach their potential.
This practical, inspirational resource will help parents and educators to understand:
- why movement matters
- how music helps brain development
- the role of nutrition, the brain and child growth
- how to help children with learning and behaviour problems
- Early Morning by the Pond – exercises and movements with children
Sally Goddard Blythe is Director of the Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology in Chester, which researches the effects of neurological dysfunction in children with learning difficulties and devises effective learning programmes. She researches, consults and advises schools, parents and professionals. She is the author of A Teacher’s Window in the Child’s Mind, Reflexes, Learning and Behaviour, What Babies and Children Really Need and numerous professional papers.
280 pages
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