Crawling

Children crawl to move around and explore their environment. While most babies crawl on their hands and knees, it's okay for a baby to crawl in different ways. Commando crawling and bum shuffling are also common movements.

Early childhood educators can support young babies in learning to crawl - tummy time is a great start. They can also help children who love to crawl. Moving around improves gross motor abilities and provides so many opportunities for discovery!

The educational benefits of crawling include gross motor development.

EYLF learning outcomes

Crawling aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework as it supports physical learning (3.2).