Ladder of Learning

resources for improving brain function

VIDEOS

Summary table

Click on a title or scroll further down to find a brief description of each product.

Ladder of Learning 'Original' Series:
(now available as VHS or DVD)
Age 0-1 The Importance of Being an Infant £50.00
Age 1-2 The Importance of Being One £70.00
Age 2-3 The Importance of Being Two £75.00
Age 3-4 The Importance of Being Three £80.00
Age 4-5 The Importance of Being Four £85.00
The Ladder of Learning Videos (full set)  £250.00
Ladder of Learning Series Addition:
(also VHS or DVD)
The Importance Being an Infant (Reflex Edition)* £80.00

* The Reflexes Addition may be purchased on its own
OR to purchase at same time as an Original set add £60.00 (i.e. 20% discount)
OR to substitute it for the 'Original' Infant when purchasing a set add £20.00 (i.e. 10% discount)

[About the Ladder of Learning video series]

 

top of page
foot of page

Details of the individual videos:

Please note: all videos and DVDs are only available in PAL format. For NTSC format please contact www.gymbaroo.com.au.

 

The Ladder of Learning 'Original' Series

 

£50.00

order now!

Age 0-1 The Importance of Being an Infant

by Dr. Mary Lou Sheil & Margaret Sasse

Age 0-1 The Importance of Being an Infant

Looks at the immature brain and nervous system of the baby, detailing proven, effective ways of encouraging development following the natural processes of the body.

VHS or DVD; 23 minutes

"Do not be in a hurry for your baby to walk, for it is not how early a baby walks, but how much he learns about himself and world before he walks that will determine his intelligence."

 

£70.00

order now!

Age 1-2 The Importance of Being One

by Dr. Mary Lou Sheil & Margaret Sasse

Age 1-2 The Importance of Being One

Looks at the stages the maturing brain and nervous system ideally work through between 12 and 24 months of age. Suggestions are made for encouraging the maintenance of progress and exploration of learning. The emphasis is on building integration of the senses through movement and play.

VHS or DVD; 24 minutes

"Body awareness is the corner stone of integration."

 

£75.00

order now!

Age 2-3 The Importance of Being Two

by Dr. Mary Lou Sheil & Margaret Sasse

Age 2-3 The Importance of Being Two

Considers the huge leap in maturity of the brain and nervous system possible between the ages of 24 and 36 months thanks to the increasing integration of brain functioning. The concept of The Midline is introduced and the benefits of working through it.

VHS or DVD; 30 minutes

"Do not force a child to use one hand as the controlling hand before both hands are crossing The Midline easily."

 

£80.00

order now!

Age 3-4 The Importance of Being Three

by Dr. Mary Lou Sheil & Margaret Sasse

Age 3-4 The Importance of Being Three

Explains how the increasing mastery of the world gained in the 4th year shows in independence and the dramatic refinement of skills. More complex movement challenges and creative play encourage brain integration and the emergence of a controlling hand.

VHS or DVD; 38 minutes

"Integration is the launching pad for the rocket of academic learning."

 

£85.00

order now!

Age 4-5 The Importance of Being Four

by Dr. Mary Lou Sheil & Margaret Sasse

Age 4-5 The Importance of Being Four

Reviews the children's development to date in terms of Movement & Balance; Body & Space Awareness; Vision & Fine Motor Skills; Rhythm, Sequence & Time; Imagination; Communication & Behaviour; highlighting any risks to their ability for academic achievement in school.

VHS or DVD; 50 minutes

"School readiness is not a question of age or intelligence but is a measure of the integration of the brain and central nervous system."

 

£250.00

order now!

The Ladder of Learning 'Original' Series (full set)

by Dr. Mary Lou Sheil & Margaret Sasse

The Intellectual Development of the Child (full set)

The full series of 5 Videos giving guidance and advice on aiding the natural progression of the brain and nervous system to be ready for school and academic learning. See individual entries for details of each video.

VHS or DVD; 5 videos (see individual entries)

 

 

The Ladder of Learning Series Addition

 

£80.00

order now!

The Importance Being an Infant (Reflex Edition)

The Importance Being an Infant (Reflex Edition)

Filmed as a more in-depth addition to the 'Original' series with a new group of children. A study of Primitive Reflexes in the infant and what they mean for later development. Included are the Suck, Grasp, Moro, Plantar, Babinski, TLR, ATNR, STNR Reflexes. Plus how to encourage most effective integration of these Reflexes allowing the infant to develop the skills that are essential for later literacy, numeracy, physical and social skills when they go to school.

VHS or DVD; 26 minutes

"Nature has provided a survival kit called Primitive Reflexes. Mastery over these Primitive Reflexes, at the infant stage, occurs through feelings gained in movement and sensory stimulation."