Mat Time

Mat Time is important because it fosters essential developmental milestones by combining connection, movement, and integration in a supportive environment. Here's why:

Promotes Physical Development: It helps babies strengthen their muscles, improve motor skills, and build coordination. Through guided movement, babies learn to engage their bodies in ways that support posture, mobility, and future motor milestones like rolling, crawling, and walking.
Encourages Nervous System Regulation: Gentle movements and structured engagement help soothe and regulate a baby’s nervous system, fostering calmness and adaptability.
Supports Sensory Integration: Mat Time offers sensory-rich experiences that help babies process and respond to their

environment, aiding in the development of vision, touch, and proprioception (body awareness).

Facilitates Connection: By incorporating caregiver interaction, Mat Time strengthens the bond between caregiver and baby, nurturing trust and emotional security.
Addresses Tension and Alignment: The structured steps of Mat Time help release tension and encourage alignment, promoting optimal body mechanics and reducing discomfort that might hinder development.
Fits Naturally Into Daily Routines: Designed to take just a few moments, Mat Time is accessible for busy caregivers, ensuring developmental benefits are achievable even in hectic schedules.

Mat Time integrates movement and connection in a way that supports the baby’s overall growth and enhances the caregiver-child relationship.

Mat Time Printout

Having trouble during Mat Time? Contact a trained therapist/teacher today.

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