Lala, Author at Activematters

INPP – The Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology

28 Jan, 2014 | Child Health

INPP specialises in the relationship between physical development, educational achievements and emotional functioning, methods of assessment and effective intervention.

Learning & Development: Rhythm – A fact of Life

28 Jan, 2014 | Movement Skills

06 September 2013 written by Dr Lala Manners published by Nursery World Rhythm is a critical area for both communication and physical skills development, so how can practitioners ensure children’s learning is...

Positive Relationships: Home Learning – On the Ball

27 Jan, 2014 | Movement Skills

05 April 2013 written by Dr Lala Manners published by Nursery World Simple equipment and activities are all it takes to develop children’s ball skills. Ball skills open up a world of sport and activities that are...

Nursery Equipment: Cross – Laterality – Side to side

26 Jan, 2014 | Apparatus

26 May 2012 written by Annette Rawstrone published by Nursery World Alternating actions on either sides of the body, like drumming or riding a wheeled toy, need to be encouraged. Annette Rawstrone explains why. Alternating...

Sally Goddard Blythe

26 Jan, 2014 | Child Health

Consultant in Neuro-Developmental EducationInternational Director of The Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology in Chester and author of books on child development The Institute for Neuro-Physiological...

Positive Relationships: A Parent’s guide to… Ball Skills

26 Jan, 2014 | Movement Skills

05 April 2013 written by Dr Lala Manners published by Nursery World Many sports and games require good balls skills, but learning to catch, throw, kick and aim benefits young children in ways far beyond the playing field....

Positive Relationships: Home Learning – Roll On!

25 Jan, 2014 | Movement Skills

08 February 2013 written by Dr Lala Manners published by Nursery World Rolling and crawling develop strength, stamina and co-ordination for physical activity. Lala Manners provides guidese for practitioners and parents. ...

Learning & Development: Physical Development = Different Movements

24 Jan, 2014 | Movement Skills

11 January 2013 written by Dr Lala Manners published by Nursery World Lala Manners explains the principles behind the many approaches to physical development and the training available for practitioners. With the much welcomed...

Information Booklets for Early Years Practitioners

23 Jan, 2014 | Child Health

The UK Governments have recently published new physical activity guidelines.

Nursery Equipment: Ball Skills – Catch!

22 Jan, 2014 | Movement Skills

28 May 2012 written by Dr Lala Manners published by Nursery World Throwing, catching, kicking and batting are essential physical skills with social pluses, says Lala Manners. Children love playing with balls, and their urge to...