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>Featured Activity: How to create a “risky play” backyard playground How to create a “risky play” backyard playground
Use your backyard, and imagination, to explore
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>Featured Activity: Using mindfulness, music, and movement to develop physical literacy in kids Using mindfulness, music, and movement to develop physical literacy in kids
Coordinating breathing with movement
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>Featured Activity: Why I wish I’d played more than one sport as a kid Why I wish I’d played more than one sport as a kid
About once a year a sharp pang of regret hits me. It’s most likely to strike on one of two occasions: in the winter after a big snowfall or out on the lake at a summer cottage. The two situations are vastly different, yet both stir up similar feelings of regret, embarrassment, and frustration. So, … Continued
A printable recipe for an active year
Run, jump, swing, glide. When it comes to physical literacy, these essential skills open up a lifetime of fun and activities. And to make the most of an active lifestyle, it’s important to become proficient in these movement skills in every season, in all sorts of weather and environments. No matter what time of year … Continued
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It’s challenging for families to find time to be active together, so Active for Life and ParticipACTION are making it easier. Families will find Recipe for an Active Year an excellent source of ideas for family activities throughout the four seasons. Most people think physical activity is just about losing weight and looking good at the … Continued
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