Category: Kids @ Play

Moving everyday is good for all kids. So how do you get your non-sporty kid to be active? Try these fun activities!

A backyard play set is a great way to nudge kids to get outdoors and have fun. Before you buy, check out these tips.

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!

As we all navigate COVID-19, active, outdoor play is exactly what our kids need. Here are some tips to help them get outside, get creative, and get messy.

The Explore Your 2.4 program encourages children to get outdoors, explore their neighbourhoods, and spend more time in independent play.

Check out this exciting list of fun boredom-busting indoor activities that any four-year-old can participate in, especially on rainy days.

In our Day Camp at Home, this week we’re sharing tons of environmentally friendly and Earth-aware games and activity ideas.

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.

Instead of dwelling on what we can’t do this summer, we’re going to use the next two months of unscheduled days as an opportunity.

I’m a risk-taker, while my husband is much more risk-averse. The lifeguard approach to risky play can help reduce conflict between you and your partner.

These tips will help your new little skateboarder to learn, develop their skills, have fun, and stay safe.

During the pandemic, my kids and I have been testing out many of the fun “stay physically active while at home!” videos available online.

One way to encourage kids to play is to prompt rather than suggest. Often, the activities they find the most engaging are the ones they invent themselves.

To get kids outside and give them an all-over workout, here’s how you can create your own obstacle course.

The snow is gone, the birds are singing, and my kids are full of energy. Thankfully, spring offers many opportunities for children to get moving outdoors.

I often find that my kids stay entertained longer when they engage in self-directed, open-ended play using loose parts from around our home.

According to early childhood education expert Dawne Clark, the key is to create an enriching home environment that invites physically active play.

Here’s a round-up of our top games and activities that will be a hit with everyone in the family—both grown-ups and kiddos.

Here’s how I’m keeping my four-year-old daughter active during this unprecedented time.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still have family fun at home over the Easter weekend with these activity ideas.

Little kids love to dance—especially when Mom, Dad, Grandpa, or Grandma joins in the fun! Try streaming our Epic Family Dance Party Playlist.

Looking for quick and easy activities for kids? Simply print this out, cut it, fold it, and glue it into a cube—then roll for an active challenge.

There’s no doubt about it: trying to juggle working from home with children is challenging. These activity ideas will help you out!

Puddles provide kids with opportunities to learn about movement, the natural world, and play. Here are some tips for soaking up puddle fun.