A partnership between Victoria University and the Westgate Multiple Births Association is proving to be a winner for pre-school twins and triplets in the western suburbs.
Dubbed ‘Move Times Two,’ the class engages children in early motor skill development classes facilitated by Victoria University bachelor of early childhood degree students – and the learning goes both ways.
Victoria University health and physical education lecturer Zali Yager said: “Twins and triplets are children that would benefit most from music and movement classes, but it is impossible for many twin families to attend private classes due to the cost, and the number of parents that would need to go.
“Also, students at university studying early childhood learn about the benefits of music, and movement for children, but often don’t have the chance to gain specific practical experience in this area.”
The subject is one close to Dr Yager’s heart, with her three-year-old twins Evie and Lucy among the star pupils.
“They just love it and it’s been so good for their motor development,” she said.
Program facilitator Sue Crisp said the concept was already producing results.
“The students have been challenged by the children … I have seen huge progress in their understanding in just four sessions,” she said.
