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PE in the forest: Group activities to develop movement skills in the woods
Does your school have a nearby wooded area or forest? Use this space as an outdoor classroom during PE to build fundamental movement skills.
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The power of self-discovery: Tips for parents from Olympian Martha McCabe
Olympic swimmer Martha McCabe looks back on her life of sport, and offers tips for sports parents as they raise athletic kids.
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How to get your kids to spend more time moving with a simple recipe called physical literacy
In today’s world, kids have all kinds of nudges not to move. With this simple recipe, we can help them develop a love of physical activity.
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Why free play is just as important to me as online learning
While school is 100% important to me and my family, giving my kids the freedom to play outside every day is just as important.
Every move counts: Why it’s so important to be active every day
Given the new World Health Organization guidelines, here are some simple ways you and yor kids can add physical activity to your day.
How to learn to love winter
Winter days are short, but if you spend the season pining for summer, it sure can feel long. Try this instead: lean in and embrace winter!
The recipe to get kids moving—for life
Using this simple recipe, here’s how you can encourage physical literacy and a love of movement in your children.
How failure builds resilience: Insights from Olympian Neville Wright
Three-time Olympic bobsledder Neville Wright shares how he built resilience and offers tips for sports parents.
Your guide to the best winter walking trails across Canada
If you’re wondering where to walk this winter, check out this province-by-province guide to some of the best winter trails across Canada.
The sure-bet recipe to raise kids who love (and want) to get active
When you “blend” these three ingredients, they become a “super-smoothie” that kids can’t resist. The recipe is called physical literacy.
Spirit North: Empowering Indigenous youth through sport and play
Canadian cross-country ski program Spirit North aims to create opportunities for Indigenous youth to connect to sport and the land.
PE during a pandemic: How to help your students focus on building skills
During the pandemic, what can PE teachers offer our students beyond free play on the playground? Check out these tips and ideas.