Tag: active at home

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!

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!).

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.

This week at Active for Life’s Day Camp at Home, we share nature-inspired games, activities, and crafts to keep your child playing, exploring, and happy.

Welcome to week 2 of Active for Life’s summer day camp! This week, you’ll find many music-themed games and activities for your kids.

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.

Through the summer, Active for Life is publishing free weekly “Day Camp At Home” activity plans for busy families like yours.

Whether Dad is into sports, loves nature, or likes to get creative, here are 14 ways to celebrate with him close to home this year.

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

For many of us, the pandemic has added stress to our lives. Try these yoga poses with your kids to help them relieve their anxious feelings.

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.

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.

If you or your kids are trying to figure out ways to be active each day during this time of isolation, turn to the Recipe for an Active Day for ideas.

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

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

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been thrust into extremely difficult and unprecedented days. It’s important to be kind to yourself.

It’s not easy to be shuttered indoors during COVID-19, but these are some simple ways to help kids stay active and distracted.

Through yoga, kids learn how to find a sense of inner calm and self-esteem as well as developing flexibility, strength, and balance.

Even while social distancing, families can get out for walks in their neighbourhood. Here are some ideas to keep things fun and fresh.

Even in self-isolation, your kids can keep on learning through play, using active games to keep them moving and learning at home.

The summer slide. I’m not talking about the park or water variety. It’s the worry parents and teachers have that kids may lose some of their educational progress while on summer vacation. Will all their knowledge go slip-sliding away? We know that kids learn social skills, teamwork, and physical skills through play. But what if we … Continued

Canada is home to more than 1.6 million Indigenous people, including 600 First Nations communities, as well as Inuit and Métis communities. These distinct nations and groups have diverse histories, traditions, and cultures—as well as games and activities. Traditional sports and games can help strengthen an Indigenous child’s sense of culture and tradition while increasing … Continued