Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation

RAMSR trains educators in using rhythmic movement for children's self-regulation and social-emotional development, providing tools and techniques for playful learning.

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Program details

  • Priority area: Wellbeing (social and emotional)
  • Primary audience: Educators, parents/carers
  • Delivery mode: Group training, online, resources (books, kits, manuals)
  • Strength of evidence: Level 3 – Promising research evidence
  • AEDC sub-domains:
    • Emotional maturity – anxious and fearful behaviour
    • Emotional maturity – aggressive behaviour
    • Social competence – responsibility and respect
  • Item cost: Variable

Program description

Rhythm & Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR) builds educators’ capability to engage children in playful and purposeful rhythmic movement activities that support their self-regulation development and overall social-emotional wellbeing. RAMSR is a program for educators, parents/carers and young children aged 2 to 8 years. During the online or in-person training, participants are provided with content knowledge, skills and resources to enhance the way they use playful rhythm and movement in everyday practice, drawing from the neurological benefits of this type of activity for young children.


In building content and pedagogical knowledge, educators are empowered to embed rhythm and movement experiences in practice as appropriate in their settings, engaging with children with a sense of fun and purpose. Everyday practice can include playful interactions with individual children, transition activities, small or whole group sessions, indoor or outdoor play, or playgroup activity involving both parents/carers and children. Expected outcomes for children include enhanced self-regulation, focus and attention, positive relationships, emotional resilience, positive mental health, social responsibility and helping skills.


Include the following contact information:
For further information visit www.ramsr.net.
Contact ramsr@rhythmicintegrations.com for information, quotes and invoices.

Detailed cost

2027 prices

RAMSR Online Training: $520 (including GST) per person for 6.5 hours self-paced online learning.

RAMSR In-Person Training: $685 (including GST) per person (6.5 hours including breaks, catering included).

RAMSR In-Centre/Bespoke Training and Coaching options (involves sending a RAMSR trainer to your location to train your staff, catering is not included):

  • Up to 10 participants: $4,620 (including GST)

  • 11-20 participants: $8,085 (including GST)

  • 21+ participants: $10,395 (including GST)

Additional Costs relating to bespoke training and coaching:

  • Trainer Flights and accommodation (if applicable) - contact for a quote

  • Travel and Meal Allowances (if applicable) - contact for a quote

2028 prices

RAMSR Online Training: $550 (including GST) per person for 6.5 hours self paced online learning.

RAMSR In-Person Training: $715 (including GST) per person (6.5 hours including breaks, catering included).

RAMSR In-Centre/Bespoke Training and Coaching options (involves sending a RAMSR trainer to your location to train your staff, catering is not included):

  • Up to 10 participants: $4,950 (including GST)
  • 11-20 participants: $8,800 (including GST)
  • 21+ participants: $11,000 (including GST)

Additional Costs relating to bespoke training and coaching:

  • Trainer Flights and accommodation (if applicable) - contact for a quote
  • Travel and Meal Allowances (if applicable) - contact for a quote

Implementation considerations

  • Target population: adults working with or interacting with children aged 2 to 8 years, including educators (of various qualification levels and settings), early years support educators, early years coaches and directors, and parents/carers.
  • Program/practice descriptions and details: the RAMSR approach has been designed and is constantly refined by early childhood educators, early years music specialists and music therapists with extensive experience in the early childhood sector. There are no minimum participant numbers in online training courses and no musical ability is required. There is a minimum number of 30 participants for the face to face workshops held at specific dates and venues in 2024, to be advertised.
  • Program adaptability: face-to-face workshops are available on specific dates in city and regional areas, to be advertised.
  • Staffing: Services should factor in the cost of backfill when determining access to this training. The online training requires approximately 6.5 hours of online learning. This can be done at the educator's own pace within 12 months duration of course access time. The In-Person training requires one full day (both weekdays or weekend options available 9am-3:30pm) of professional development offsite or organised onsite for In-Centre/Bespoke Training options.
  • Supervision/Coaching: ongoing support is provided for educators through an online community of practice moderated by the founders of the RAMSR program.
  • Tools and systems: internet is required to access online courses and download resources. If participants choose to print resources, this will be a requirement they will manage at their location. Resources needed for implementing the RAMSR program (upon training completion) include e class sets of rhythm sticks (i.e., inexpensive dowel cut to length), audio track device (e.g., phone, iPad), and a Bluetooth speaker. Animal castanet class sets are optional. RAMSR is designed to require minimal resources at minimal cost.

VEYLDF alignment

Item uses these practice principles

  • Reflective practice
  • Partnerships with families
  • High expectations for every child
  • Respectful relationships and responsible engagement
  • Equity and diversity
  • Assessment for learning and development
  • Integrated teaching and learning approaches
  • Partnerships with professionals

Item responds to these sub-outcomes

Children become strong in their social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

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