Sophie Thwaites - movement exercises for learning

29/10/2025

Did you know that for some children, active primitive reflexes might be the reason they are struggling at school? By working to integrate these primitive reflexes, your child may no longer need extra support with their learning; as their writing, comprehension or maths might just start falling into place after doing some specific movement exercises to help create a smoother connection between the brain and body.

Curious to learn more? Let’s chat 💬

26/10/2025

There is increasing evidence that contact with nature provides a wide variety of benefits for children. These include physical, mental and social well-being benefits as well as a wide range of learning opportunities and the chance to develop an interest in and understanding of nature.

Where is your next adventure? 🌳 🍂 🍄

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25/10/2025

24/10/2025

Receiving testimonials like this make me SO happy and remind me why I do what I do 🥰🥰

“I can’t recommend Sophie enough. The change in my son is incredible. His work ethic has improved massively, his handwriting has gone from strength to strength, as has his maths, his reading, his level of independence, his can do attitude and most importantly his self-esteem and happiness.”

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19/10/2025

The first sensory system to fully develop in a child is the vestibular system where the balance mechanisms are housed. This system controls our sense of balance and movement. When this system is disrupted by one or more retained Primitive Reflexes, research shows emotional, behavioral and learning issues begin to manifest themselves in the classroom.

Check out my ebooklet for more exercises to help improve your child’s balance:
https://pages.sophiethwaites.com/fidget2focus

18/10/2025

On route to a weekend of learning 🤓📚 Sad to be missing out on family time, but excited to learn more about the wonders of primitive reflexes and how our bodies function, and how I can support my clients even more 🥰

07/10/2025

Did you know that throwing and catching a ball can help to develop skills needed for reading and writing?

For more fun movement exercises to help your child, check out my free download: https://pages.sophiethwaites.com/fidget2focus
Link also in the comments and bio x

06/10/2025

If you’re local to Nottingham, come and say hi! I’m at the Focus & Flourish Expo at Nottingham Belfry Hotel 😊 Lots of great talks and stands to cruise around x

04/10/2025

For more movement exercises check out my free download: https://pages.sophiethwaites.com/fidget2focus

03/10/2025

An active, or unintegrated, Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) can manifest as poor posture, slouching, and “W” sitting, difficulty with hand-eye coordination, challenges copying from a board, poor balance and tracking, and an inability to sit still or maintain focus during seated tasks. Symptoms often become more pronounced with fatigue, affecting physical coordination, reading, and physical activities like swimming.

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02/10/2025

Will you decide today will be Day One!?

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