Course curriculum

  1. 1
    • Welcome to S.M.A.R.T. Steps

    • S.M.A.R.T. Steps: Building the CORE Timeline

    • S.M.A.R.T. Steps in Action! video

    • Module 1 Notes Pages (full color) PSST: These will come in handy!

    • Module 1 Notes Pages (black and white) PSST: These will come in handy!

    • Introduction to S.M.A.R.T. Steps

    • S.M.A.R.T. Steps Provider Testimonial video

    • Developing the S.M.A.R.T. Way

    • Brain Highways video

    • Building Foundations

    • Tummy Time video

    • Tummy Time article from Parents.com

    • Review the S.M.A.R.T. Steps Tummy Time activities

    • Tummy Time Activities for Infants

    • Tummy Time Activities for Toddlers, Preschool, and School Aged Children

    • Belly Crawling

    • Belly Crawling video

    • Why Crawling and Creeping Matter article from activebabiessmartkids.com

    • Review the S.M.A.R.T. Steps Belly Crawling activities

    • Belly Crawling Activities for Infants

    • Belly Crawling Activities for Toddlers, Preschool, and School Aged Children

    • Mirror Neurons

    • Tummy Time and Belly Crawling Parent Handouts (full color)

    • Tummy Time and Belly Crawling Parent Handouts (black and white)

    • Check your Learning - S.M.A.R.T. Steps Module 1

    • Reflection on Tummy Time and Belly Crawling

    • Module 1 Feedback

    • Prepare for Live Chat Directions - COMPLETE a minimum of 30 mins prior to chat session

    • Module 1 Live Chat Session on WEDNESDAY 1/29/25 at 6:30pm OR THURSDAY 1/30/25 at 1:00pm

    • Missed Live Chat Written Assignment for Module 1 - all learners must read this lesson and follow the directions

    • Module 1 Additional Resources (Optional)

  2. 2
    • Module 2 Notes Pages (full color)

    • Module 2 Notes Pages (black and white)

    • Introduction to Sensation

    • Sensory Integration: Know the Basics article from Pathways.org

    • Tactile System

    • Tactile video

    • Vestibular System

    • Vestibular video

    • Spinning, rolling, and swinging! Oh my! article from extension.psu.edu

    • Proprioception System

    • Proprioception video

    • What is Proprioception? Understanding the “Body Awareness” Sense article from Pathways.org

    • Sensory Stimulation Activities

    • Rolling

    • Rolling video

    • Review the S.M.A.R.T. Steps Rolling activities

    • Rolling Activities for Infants

    • Rolling Activities for Toddlers, Preschool, and School Aged Children

    • Topsy Turvy

    • Topsy Turvy video

    • Review the S.M.A.R.T. Steps Topsy Turvy activities

    • Topsy Turvy Activities for Infants

    • Topsy Turvy Activities for Toddlers, Preschool, and School Aged Children

    • Little Victories

    • Rolling and Topsy Turvy Parent Handouts (full color)

    • Rolling and Topsy Turvy Parent Handouts (black and white)

    • Check your Learning - S.M.A.R.T. Steps Module 2

    • Reflection on Rolling

    • Module 2 Feedback

    • Module 2 Live Chat Session on WEDNESDAY 2/12/25 at 6:30pm OR THURSDAY 2/13/25 at 1:00pm

    • Missed Live Chat Written Assignment for Module 2 - all learners must read this lesson and follow the directions

    • Module 2 Additional Resources (Optional)

  3. 3
    • Module 3 Notes Pages (full color)

    • Module 3 Notes Pages (black and white)

    • Introduction to Vision

    • Vision System in Action video

    • Developmental Vision Skills

    • Age-Appropriate Vision Milestones article from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia website

    • Infant Vision: Birth to 24 Months of Age article from the American Optometric Association website

    • Gross Motor

    • The 6 Stages of Crawling video

    • Why crawl? article from Michigan State University MSU Extension

    • Bilateral Coordination

    • Bilateral Coordination video

    • Crawling on Hands and Knees

    • Crawling on Hands and Knees video

    • Review the S.M.A.R.T. Steps Crawling on Hands and Knees activities

    • Crawling on Hands and Knees Activities for Infants

    • Crawling on Hands and Knees Activities for Toddlers, Preschool, and School Aged Children

    • Little Victories

    • Crawling on Hands and Knees Parent Handout (full color)

    • Crawling on Hands and Knees Parent Handout (black and white)

    • Check your Learning - S.M.A.R.T. Steps Module 3

    • Reflection on Crawling on Hands and Knees

    • Module 3 Feedback

    • Module 3 Live Chat Session on WEDNESDAY 2/26/25 at 6:30pm OR THURSDAY 2/27/25 at 1:00pm

    • Missed Live Chat Written Assignment for Module 3 - all learners must read this lesson and follow the directions

    • Module 3 Additional Resources (Optional)

  4. 4
    • S.M.A.R.T. Steps CORE Regional Make and Take Sessions

  5. 5
    • S.M.A.R.T. Steps: Ready for MORE introduction

    • S.M.A.R.T. Steps: Ready for MORE Timeline

    • My response about continuing with SMART Steps: Ready for MORE

  6. 6
    • Module 4 Notes Pages (full color)

    • Module 4 Notes Pages (black and white)

    • Introduction to Auditory

    • Typical Speech and Language Development video

    • Importance of Auditory Stimulation

    • Introduction to Receptive Language video

    • Just Play! Expanding Expressive Language video

    • Speech and Language Stimulation Activities

    • Balance

    • Balance video

    • Review the S.M.A.R.T. Steps Balance activities

    • Balance Activities for Infants

    • Balance for Toddlers, Preschool, and School Aged Children

    • Jumping and Hopping

    • Jumping and Hopping video

    • Review the S.M.A.R.T. Steps Jumping and Hopping activities

    • Jumping and Hopping Activities for Infants

    • Jumping and Hopping for Toddlers, Preschool, and School Aged Children

    • Little Victories

    • Balance & Jumping and Hopping Parent Handout (full color)

    • Balance & Jumping and Hopping Parent Handouts (black and white)

    • Building Your S.M.A.R.T. Steps Program

    • How to add S.M.A.R.T. Steps Activities Into Your Day

    • S.M.A.R.T. Steps Indoor Courses

    • Closing

    • Check your Learning - S.M.A.R.T. Steps Module 4

    • Reflection on Balance, Jumping, and Hopping

    • Module 4 Feedback

    • S.M.A.R.T. Steps: Building The CORE Feedback

    • Module 4 Live Chat Session on WEDNESDAY 3/12/25 at 6:30pm OR THURSDAY 3/13/25 at 1:00pm

    • Missed Live Chat Written Assignment for Module 4 - all learners must read this lesson and follow the directions

    • Module 4 Additional Resources (Optional)