The class is designed to help parents and professionals working with young children understand the developmental foundations which form the base for healthy learning and functioning, leading to successful academic learning and social interactions. Through active participation, attendees will increase their ability to recognize areas requiring additional support and facilitate strengthening activities. Relevant hand-outs, songs, rhymes, games and activities to deepen the learning and to use with children will be provided. The session will focus on the lower foundational senses; balance (vestibular); self/movement (proprioception); touch (tactile), warmth, and the importance of supporting the healthy development of these systems.