Sports: Skill-building games

Physical literacy is big part of these music camps

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

Hand dexterity is a critical skill best developed while young

What makes a quality physical education program?

DOWNLOAD PLAYBOOK PDF Day 1: Tightrope Skill: Balance 15 minutes This activity develops coordination and balance as kids try to walk a straight line on a rope lying on the ground. More» Day 2: Mirror Mirror Skill: Agility, Balance, Hop, Jump, Run, Skip 10 minutes This activity develops coordination and balance as kids try to … Continued

12 days of active fun for kids, parents, and caregivers Are you ready to have fun developing movement skills with your child? Active for Life has created a set of games and activities for you to play together. Simply select your child’s age range below to get started. Get started by choosing the proper age … Continued

Tips to keep your family active all year long

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

10 international games for kids to play

Improv teaches how to communicate with your body

One teacher’s proposal to build healthier kids

Toronto teacher gets creative with sports

Games to play when the streetlights go on

It is crucial that our children develop skills at an early age. Inactivity negatively impacts a very important feedback loop – children who are active develop movement skills; skill building boosts confidence; confident children are motivated to seek skill-building activities across a variety of situations. This feedback loop of skill, confidence, and motivation describes how … Continued

Fun indoor ideas for your week-long break

This game will keep kids active this holiday

Having a broken bone doesn’t mean turning into a couch potato

Parents who homeschool find innovative ways to keep kids active

New 4-in-1 Physical Literacy program gets results

ECEs play a big role in developing physical literacy

These fun games will develop skills while away with kids this summer

Imaginative games to keep youngsters moving

Passback ball lets you throw and catch on your own

Can you keep up with the AfL team’s Canada 150 activities