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.
57 awesome family dance party jams
Little kids love to dance—especially when Mom, Dad, Grandpa, or Grandma joins in the fun! Try streaming our Epic Family Dance Party Playlist.
“After the Bell” program provides access to recreation activities for middle school girls
Middle school is a tough time to find activities to participate in. It can be nearly impossible in rural communities. The Cape Breton Regional Municipality Recreation Department along with the Department of Communities Culture and Heritage decided to mend this gap for young girls ages 12-16 with the program “After The Bell” (ATB). ATB is a … Continued
This library is an indoor and outdoor active living space
Meet Jenn Carson. She’s a mom, an active community member, an author, a yogi, and the Library Director of LP Fisher Public Library, in Woodstock, New Brunswick. And she’s turning libraries on their head. Or at least the people using her library. Jenn, also known as the “Yoga Librarian,” is on a mission to change … Continued
Sharing Dance launches new online teaching resources
Resources introduce more kids to the physical, emotional, and social benefits of dance
Kids always seem to have fond memories of the experiences you thought were a disaster
Even if it’s not easy to do some things with your kids, like dance every morning, you should still do those things. Because you may not realize the true value of those activities for years.
Try these sprinkler games for some cool summer fun
It’s summer! If you’re looking for the perfect ingredients for backyard fun, add a pinch of friends and family, a dash of laughter, a smidge of silly, a dab of imagination, and a sprinkle of … sprinklers! Sun and waterplay go together like lemonade and ice cubes. When the temperatures go up, kids love to … Continued
Improv is a great way to keep physically literate kids moving
Improv teaches how to communicate with your body
How to fit self-care into your day, even when short on time
Make self-care a daily priority
Sir Ken Robinson: Dance may ‘help raise test scores’
Expert says dance enhances academic achievement
Top 10 active Elf on the Shelf ideas
With so many hilarious Elf on the Shelf scenarios these days, it can be hard to narrow down your choices to only 24. Okay, for lots of us it would be hard to ever possibly think of 24. Either way, at Active for Life we’ve decided to have a little fun with this elvish tradition … Continued
Book review: Messy Jessy Gets Active
A delightful book to get little ones moving
Robynne Edgar inspires physical literacy in B.C.’s Indigenous communities
Edgar strives to combine physical activity with culture for healthy living
AfL Role Model Deb Lowther won’t slow down
It’s never too late try something new and be active for life
James Corden’s Toddlerography is back with Jennifer Lopez
James Corden and Jennifer Lopez try to keep up with toddlers
Jennifer Heil on life as a mom, self-care, and raising active kids
Olympian Jennifer Heil talks about how she takes care of herself while raising two active boys.
10 creative ways to develop physical literacy that don’t involve playing sports
Kids disinclined to play sports can still enjoy activities that develop fundamental movement skills
Keep your kids active all summer long at these fun camps
Keep your kids entertained with fun activities all summer long.
Boys and ballet: dance develops strength, balance, discipline
Balance, posture, and strength are universal attributes
Dance and physical literacy: The link between rhythm and movement
Dance develops coordination, strength, and fitness
Watch James Corden and Kate Hudson try to keep up
These Toddlerography instructors made Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson cry
12 days of active holiday fun
This holiday season, there are plenty of outdoor and indoor activities families can enjoy together
Weekly playdates are keeping adults active in British Columbia
How to set a great example for the next generation, no matter your age
Dancing may help kids develop socio-emotional skills like empathy
Evidence shows possible improvements in acceptance, cooperation, and collaboration