Average Rating: 95% would recommend this course to other healthcare professionals.

Audience: Early Childhood Educators, Day Care Providers, and anyone who works with infants 6 months and younger.

*If you are looking for the Tummy Time course for parents, click here.

Welcome!

Looking for a Tummy Time course that can help you learn more about child development? This course is perfect for all early childhood educators and caregivers who work with children under 6 months old.

Whether you're looking for ways to help baby get more Tummy Time or just how to make Tummy Time more fun, this Tummy Time method course is here to help! Tummy Time is crucial for developing core strength and meeting important milestones so make sure baby doesn't miss out! Plus, once baby gets used to being on their tummy, it's all fun and games from there.

What's included in this course:

• Tummy Time facts and videos that help baby meet milestones
• Fun and easy tips and games everyone can do 
• Tummy Time abilities by age (weeks to months)
• Ideas to help baby strengthen core muscles and make Tummy Time easier

You will learn:

• What is Tummy Time and why is it important? Discover how it impacts your child’s milestones and progression.
• How to do Tummy Time and keep baby engaged.
• Factors that have contributed to a lack of Tummy Time.
• What should Tummy Time abilities look like by age.
• The best toys for Tummy Time, including how to use them.
• How to play Tummy Time games with baby.
• How Tummy Time can help prevent certain medical conditions.
• How to incorporate Tummy Time into your daily routine.
• Different ways to strengthen baby’s muscles to make Tummy Time easier.
• How to get help if you continue to have Tummy Time questions and concerns.

Available for Gateways Credit in IL

If you are an early educator in IL you can receive 1 Gateways credit hour. You will need to complete the assessment and score 80% or above and complete the survey. Gateways credits are for early educators in the state of IL, some states may accept these credits for CE credit as well. Check with your accrediting body to find out. 

Receive Your Certificate!

After taking this self-paced course and completing a quick knowledge check, you’ll receive a certificate via email acknowledging you are a Tummy Time expert! 

You will have access to the course for 90 days from date of purchase. If you have any questions or concerns about your access please reach out to friends@pathways.org

System Requirements

Desktop:

• A Broadband Internet connection
• Web browser:

• Internet Explorer 8+
• Firefox 2+
• Safari on Mac 1.2+
• Google Chrome

• Javascript and Cookies enabled

Mobile Devices:

• Apple devices using Safari
• Android devices using Chrome

While not a requirement the course is best viewed using a minimum screen resolution of 1024x768.

PLEASE NOTE: When you sign up for this course login information will be sent from the Pathways.org Learning Portal, Litmos.

If you have any trouble or need technical assistance please email mmedellin@pathways.org