Active For Life
Active for Life is the place where parents go to learn about activities for kids. Physical education leads to physical literacy, which is critical for child development. Physical literacy also gives active kids the best chance to someday compete in high-performance sport. Kids activities are organized here by age and gender, so parents can find fun and engaging ways of making sure their children get the recommended daily amount of physical activity. Activities for toddlers are aimed at the development of fundamental movement skills, while activities for children build on the fundamentals to establish more complex sport skills that can be used to play any number of sports and activities. Exercises for kids enhance their physical development. In the early stages of child growth, early childhood development is dependent on appropriate exercises for children. Because kids play is good for kids health.
12 Days of Active Holiday Fun
Looking for something to do with the kids this holiday break? We’ve got 12 active ideas here.
Keep Moving with Our Winter Activity Bucket List
Stuck inside with nothing to do? Whip out this winter bucket list and get moving (snow or no)!
4 Ways to Burn off the Sugar and Get Kids Active This Halloween
If you’ve got little ones at home, a fun alternative to trick-or-treating is a Halloween party. You don’t have to worry about the weather, too-spooky scares, and buckets and buckets of sugar. You can still make the night a memorable and festive affair with fun games, snacks, and activities for the littles. Here are some of our favourite ways to get goblins up and moving.
15 Goals for Soccer Parents
Good sportsmanship isn’t just something the players on the field need to remember. Here’s a list of the 15 things soccer parents need to know.
7 Ways ‘Frozen’ Can Inspire Kids to Move
If you’ve already seen the new Disney film, you’ll be able to guess why we love it so much: all the characters are physically literate and active! They skate, slide, and rock climb. Even the adorable snowman, Olaf, gets moving.
7 Questions to Ask Your Kids While Watching the Olympics
The Olympics provide a great opportunity for you to connect with your kids on topics like doing something you love and following your passion, rewards versus self-satisfaction, goal planning and role models.
Little-Known Games You Can Play with Your Kids
What kinds of games are you going to play with your family this summer? Here are some ideas.
6 Ways Babies Develop Physical Literacy in Year One
As your baby gets older, the physical skills they learn later will be built on the ones they learn in their first year. Here are six ways they develop in year one.
Is the True North Strong and Free?
Physical literacy is just as important as reading, writing and arithmetic. Here’s why parents and educators must insist on health and physical education.
The Family Hike
It’s the perfect time of year to get outside. Here’s why it’s good to go for a family hike.