In the second half of the baby’s first year babies move to change their
place in space. Through the baby’s self-initiated actions in cross-lateral
creeping and transitions to independent walking babies explore their
environment developing a spatial awareness of their expanding world.
New movement patterns stimulate the baby’s visual and haptic
explorations that lead to a variety of learning experiences, such as, quick
timing, increasing pressure, and smooth movement.
Creeping and walking on different surfaces, with varying degrees of slopes
to go downhill and uphill, challenges the baby’s coordination, balance, and
equilibrium responses. Viewing their surroundings from a different vantage
point, new walkers navigate a variety of environments, exploring larger
spaces.
You can purchase each program separately or you can purchase the Pre-Locomotion and Locomotion programs at the same time and apply the coupon code ABA2X at checkout to receive a $100 discount.
Our video-based Locomotion Course that includes photo vignettes is designed to develop your observation and movement analysis skills during the second half of the baby’s first year.
Our courses are designed to enhance the skills of professionals, educators and parents and promote the essential movement development for babies in the first year.
Beverly Stokes CMA, MPA, RSME, Certified Movement Analyst, Movement Pattern Analyst, Registered Somatic Movement Educator, is the founder and director of Amazing Babies Academy® and Amazing Babies Moving® a global interactive network that provides educational training programs, workshops, and educational materials for educators, professionals, and parents worldwide.
Dr. Louis W. Stokes, PhD, Psychologist, Program Administrator, Leadership Assessment and Motivation Consultant, Executive Coach, Author, Collaborate to Compete.
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