24 activities to keep your non-sporty kids moving
Moving everyday is good for all kids. So how do you get your non-sporty kid to be active? Try these fun activities!
Active for Life: Elementary teachers toolkit
Physical Literacy What exactly is physical literacy? These graphics make it easy to understand. Physical Literacy Infographic Perfect Circle printouts Physical literacy checklists for ages 0 to 9 years Activities and lesson plans Get your students moving and developing physical literacy with these resources: Lesson plans and videos (3-12 years) Lesson plan units (3-12 years) Interactive lesson … Continued
1 frisbee, 14 active games for kids
Engage your kids with 14 active frisbee games like ultimate frisbee, hoop-bee, and more! Keep them entertained and energized with these fun activities.
Fun no-equipment outdoor games for kidsDay Camp at Home Week 8: Where the Wild Things Are
Whether you’re looking for games for a big group or just a few, this list is a great go-to guide for fun, active, no-equipment outdoor games!
Get active in your neighbourhood with Explore Your 2.4
The Explore Your 2.4 program encourages children to get outdoors, explore their neighbourhoods, and spend more time in independent play.
Day Camp at Home Week 6: Under the Sea
This week in our at-home summer camp, try these games, activities, and books that will take your child on a deep-sea adventure (ocean not required!).
Indoor activities for four-year-olds to enjoy
Check out this exciting list of fun boredom-busting indoor activities that any four-year-old can participate in, especially on rainy days.
57 fun physical activities for kids aged 2 to 4
These toys offer many great options for encouraging young children’s sensory play and brain development—and they’ll help promote physical literacy.
20+ nature activities for kids
These creative and explorative nature activities will help you and your kids get outside, learn new things, and have fun together.
Day Camp at Home Week 4: Summer Olympic Games
We may not be able to cheer on Team Canada at the 2020 Olympic Games this year, but there are lots of fun ways to get your kids in the Olympic spirit.
8 Summer Olympics-themed sports games for young kids
Although the real Olympic Games won’t be held until next year, there’s no reason why your family can’t enjoy some Olympics-themed fun at home this summer.
Day Camp at Home Week 1: Animal Planet
First up in our Day Camp at Home series are animal-themed games and activities that’ll keep you and your kids active, engaged, and having fun.
7 summer camp games to play while physical distancing
Our resources team has created this new collection of summer group activities and games that support both physical literacy and physical distancing.
Keep kids busy with Active for Life’s summer “day camp” — at home
Through the summer, Active for Life is publishing free weekly “Day Camp At Home” activity plans for busy families like yours.
Skateboarding 101: What to know if your kids want to give it a try
These tips will help your new little skateboarder to learn, develop their skills, have fun, and stay safe.
Coaches get creative to stay connected with young athletes at home
During COVID-19, coaches have had to evolve fast to keep athletes engaged and active while they’re apart from their teammates.
Ask an expert: How to get kids more active at home?
According to early childhood education expert Dawne Clark, the key is to create an enriching home environment that invites physically active play.
Podcast recommendation: The Brain Architects
A new podcast from Harvard University is taking a deep dive into the brain science of early childhood.
Say “yes!” to puddle play
Puddles provide kids with opportunities to learn about movement, the natural world, and play. Here are some tips for soaking up puddle fun.
The brain-building benefits of physical literacy
We’ve been studying how providing early childhood educators with physical literacy training affects the children in their care.
4 tips for practicing yoga with preschoolers
Through yoga, kids learn how to find a sense of inner calm and self-esteem as well as developing flexibility, strength, and balance.
How educators can use the APPLE Model
The model helps early childhood educators incorporate activities that will encourage young children to develop physical literacy.
Inspire active, creative free play with natural playgrounds
In contrast to typical metal or plastic play structures, natural playgrounds are designed to take advantage of landscaping and organic materials.
Movement and learning: How does that work?
Some schools and early childhood centres are using movement-based instruction to help kids learn better while promoting their development.