The work of Margaret Sasse, the founder of Gymbaroo Australia, was the original inspiration for Smart Start Preschool. The preschool program is based on research of leading childhood development experts which focus on the belief that movement and cognition are closely interwoven.
Learning and school readiness is a long-term process of neurological organization. Motor development promotes:
- The process of growing and connecting brain cells which develops the attention system, the memory and thinking system, as well as the impulse control system
- Increases learning capability, creativity, mental clarity, intelligence and intuition
- Positive mental and emotional health
- Facilitates play-based learning, problem solving skills, curiosity and socialization
