Free Movement from the Very Start: Volume 1: Self-Initiated Movement and Sensorimotor Development in the Growing Child

Author:   Jane Swain
Publisher:   Waldorf Early Childhood Association North America
ISBN:  

9781936849642


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   27 November 2025
Format:   Paperback
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Free Movement from the Very Start: Volume 1: Self-Initiated Movement and Sensorimotor Development in the Growing Child


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The first in a two-volume series, this insightful book covers the intersection of thought between Rudolf Steiner and Emmi Pikler. It considers child development from the importance of self-initiated movement in early childhood, to motor development and the development of four foundational senses. Paediatric therapist Jane Swain discusses how early year practitioners and caregivers can best support children during this process. Chapters cover an introduction to the twelve senses, the sense of touch, and the sense of balance. Jane's findings are informed by a variety of sources including Spacial Dynamics. Illustrated with over twenty black-and-white photographs, this book offers fascinating insights for caregivers and early years practitioners into the best ways to help children develop the foundational senses of touch, well-being, movement and balance.

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Author:   Jane Swain
Publisher:   Waldorf Early Childhood Association North America
Imprint:   Waldorf Early Childhood Association North America
ISBN:  

9781936849642


ISBN 10:   193684964
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   27 November 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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Jane Swain is a paediatric physical therapist, movement therapist, and adult educator in the field of Waldorf education. She has published in several American and international journals and is the co-author of Singing and Speaking the Child into Life. She lives in New Hampshire, USA.

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