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Coaching girls? Help your players develop healthy social relationships with these tips
Coaches can play a pivotal role in creating a positive social environment for their female players and making sure everyone feels supported.
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8 ways to make hiking fun for little kids
Make hiking a fun outdoor activity for the whole family
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Could 2020 be the year of outdoor learning?
The new school year presents an opportunity for schools to reimagine the school day and explore the use of outdoor learning and nature classrooms.
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Thinking of buying a backyard play set? Read this first
A backyard play set is a great way to nudge kids to get outdoors and have fun. Before you buy, check out these tips.
Tips to help introduce face masks to young kids
Masks can make it more difficult for kids to read caregivers’ facial expressions. These tips will help you communicate with them so they feel more at ease.
How to become an active homeschool family
If you’ve chosen to homeschool your kids this year, these tips and ideas will help you become an active homeschool family.
8 no-touch group games kids can play together
As we try to avoid close contact with others right now, these no-touch games will still allow kids to play together—in a safe way.
My kids’ favourite toy? An old plastic barrel. Seriously.
I don’t remember why or where we got the barrel, but for my kids, it’s been the best play prompt. It encourages their creativity and movement.
Study shows what motivates kids to be active
Preliminary findings reveal youth-perceived barriers to physical activity and sport—useful information for parents, coaches, and educators.
Four obscure (but awesome) equestrian sports
You might not have heard of these equestrian sports before, but they’re super fun and can help kids develop many different skills.
Benefits of active play are more than just physical
As an elementary teacher, here are three ways I see physical education, extracurricular activities, and outdoor play have a positive impact on my students.
Why do more girls quit sports than boys?
New research by Canadian Women & Sport offers insights regarding the barriers faced by girls in sport.