Welcome to S.M.A.R.T. Steps
Module 1 Notes Pages
Introduction to S.M.A.R.T. Steps
S.M.A.R.T. Steps in Action! video
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
Check your Learning - S.M.A.R.T. Steps Module 1
Reflection on Tummy Time and Belly Crawling
Module 1 Feedback
Module 1 Additional Resources (Optional)
Prepare for Live Chat Directions - COMPLETE a minimum of 30 mins prior to chat session
Wednesday 6:30 pm Live Chat: 1-25-23 use password 822007
Thursday 1:00 pm Live Chat 1-26-23 use password 822007
Missed Live Chat Written Assignment for Module 1 - all learners must read this lesson and follow the directions
Module 2 Notes Pages
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
Check your Learning - S.M.A.R.T. Steps Module 2
Reflection on Rolling
Module 2 Feedback
Module 2 Additional Resources (Optional)
Wednesday 6:30 pm Live Chat: 2-8-23 use password 479799
Thursday 1:00 pm Live Chat: 2-9-23 use password 479799
Missed Live Chat Written Assignment for Module 2 - all learners must read this lesson and follow the directions
Module 3 Notes Pages
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
Check your Learning - S.M.A.R.T. Steps Module 3
Reflection on Crawling on Hands and Knees
Module 3 Feedback
Module 3 Additional Resources (Optional)
Wednesday 6:30 pm Live Chat: 2-22-23 use password 994151
Thursday 1:00 pm Live Chat: 2-23-23 use password 994151
Missed Live Chat Written Assignment for Module 3 - all learners must read this lesson and follow the directions
S.M.A.R.T. Steps Make and Take RSVP
Information needed for Develop Credits
Module 4 Notes Pages
Introduction to Auditory
Typical Speech and Language Development video
Importance of Auditory Stimulation
Introduction to Receptive Language video
Just Play! Expanding Expressive Language video
Developmental Milestones: Birth to 1 year article from superduperinc.com
Developmental Milestones: 1 year to 2 years article from superduperinc.com
Developmental Milestones: 2 years to 3 years article from superduperinc.com
Developmental Milestones: 3 years to 4 years article from superduperinc.com
What is the Difference between Speech and Language? article from superduperinc.com
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
Check your Learning - S.M.A.R.T. Steps Module 4
Reflection on Balance, Jumping, and Hopping
Module 4 Feedback
Module 4 Additional Resources (Optional)
Wednesday 6:30 pm Live Chat: 3-8-23 use password 072570
Thursday 1:00 pm Live Chat: 3-9-23 use password 072570
Missed Live Chat Written Assignment for Module 4 - all learners must read this lesson and follow the directions
Module 5 Notes Pages
Introduction to Sensory 2.0
Vision 2.0
Development of Infant Visual Tracking. Activity 1 from "What Babies Can Do" DVD video
Baby Eye Development video
Eye Teaming video
Vision video
Recognizing Vision 2.0
Review the S.M.A.R.T. Steps Vision activities
Vision Activities for Infants
Vision for Toddlers, Preschool, and School Aged Children
Auditory 2.0
Do You See What I Hear? article from superduperinc.com
Auditory video
Recognizing Auditory 2.0
Review the S.M.A.R.T. Steps Auditory activities
Auditory Activities for Infants
Auditory for Toddlers, Preschool, and School Aged Children
Little Victories
I Want More
Sensory Seeking Behaviors? Sensory System video
I Will Pass
Sensory Processing Disorder & The Vestibular System video
Responses (not behaviors)
Reflection on Sensory 2.0
Check your Learning - S.M.A.R.T. Steps Module 5
Module 5 Feedback
Module 5 Additional Resources (Optional)
Wednesday 6:30 Live Chat: 3-22-23 use password 402821
Thursday 1:00 Live Chat: 3-23-23 use password 402821
Missed Live Chat Written Assignment for Module 5 - all learners must read this lesson and follow the directions
Module 6 Notes Pages
Introduction to Brain 2.0
Brain Development video
Stimulating
Maturity
Accelerated
Why Active Babies Make Smart Kids article from activebabiessmartkids.com.au
Experiences Build Brain Architecture video
Readiness
How a child's brain develops through early experiences video
5 Steps for Brain-Building Serve and Return article from developingchild.harvard.edu
Training
Criss Cross
Criss Cross video
Review the S.M.A.R.T. Steps Criss Cross activities
Criss Cross Activities for Infants
Criss Cross Activities for Toddlers, Preschool, and School Aged Children
Closing
Check your Learning - S.M.A.R.T. Steps Module 6
Reflection on Brain 2.0
Module 6 Feedback
Wednesday 6:30 Live Chat: 4-5-23 use password 231391
Thursday 1:00 Live Chat: 4-6-23 use password 231391
Missed Live Chat Written Assignment for Module 6 - all learners must read this lesson and follow the directions
Module 7 Notes Pages
Introduction to Fine Motor
What are Fine Motor Skills? article from understood.org
Parents Guide to Fine vs Gross Movement video
The Importance of Fine Motor Skill Development article from penfieldbuildingblocks.org
Pre-writing and Pre-cutting
What are Fine Motor Skills? video
Developmental Fine Motor Chart article from childdevelopment.com.au
Developmental Progression of Handwriting Skills article from mamaot.com
Fine Motor video
Review the S.M.A.R.T. Steps Pre-writing and Pre-cutting activities
Pre-writing Activities for Infants
Pre-writing and Pre-cutting Activities for Toddlers, Preschool, and School Aged Children
Little Victories
Check your Learning - S.M.A.R.T. Steps Module 7
Reflection on Fine Motor
Module 7 Feedback
Module 7 Additional Resources (Optional)
Wednesday 6:30 Live Chat: 4-19-23 use password 101746
Thursday 1:00 Live Chat: 4-20-23 use password 101746
Missed Live Chat Written Assignment for Module 7 - all learners must read this lesson and follow the directions
Module 8 Notes Pages
Introduction to Keeping It Going, Keeping It Fun, and School's Out
Movement Builds a Child's Brain article from extension.psu.edu
Improving your child's fine motor and gross motor skills video
How to add S.M.A.R.T. Activities
S.M.A.R.T. Steps Indoor Courses
Take S.M.A.R.T. Steps Outside
S.M.A.R.T. Steps Outdoor Courses
S.M.A.R.T. at the Playground
S.M.A.R.T. Steps Playground Course
Once your S.M.A.R.T. Routine is Established
School’s Out
Midbrain Development Exercises for Boosting Motor Skills Development article from coordikids.com
More Fun Ideas When School's Out
You’re a S.M.A.R.T. Provider and Closing
Check Your Learning - S.M.A.R.T. Steps Module 8
Reflection on S.M.A.R.T. Steps
Module 8 Feedback
S.M.A.R.T. Steps Course Feedback
Wednesday 6:30 Live Chat: 4-26-23 use password 612328
Thursday 1:00 Live Chat: 4-27-23 use password 612328
Missed Live Chat Written Assignment for Module 8 - all learners must read this lesson and follow the directions
