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15 hidden treasures on our website to spark your child’s love of active play

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Whether you’re a parent, an educator, a coach, or someone who interacts with kids in any other of a multitude of ways, there’s so much here for you on Active for Life, and we want to make sure we’re helping you find it all.

If you came to us to find activities to get kids moving, to learn about how to get your kids involved in a particular sport, to find different ways to play with a hula hoop or a bean bag, or ideas on how to limit your kids’ screen time, you’ve come to the right place. 

But there’s so much more we cover, too. We’ve broken it down for you below in a range of topics. You might just discover a new topic or resource (or several) that you’ll want to explore! 

Under each category below, we’ve linked just a tiny handful of related pieces to give you a taste of what you can find on our website but there are many, many more articles and fun activities to discover. We think of it as a team sport: you, your child, and Active for Life working together to keep your kids moving and healthy. Here’s what you can expect to find:

Children’s activities by age 

We recognize that your child will love different activities at different stages of their lives. From babies and toddlers to older kids, we’ve got you covered.

Children’s activities by season

Splash in puddles, play in the snow, jump in the leaves or run through a sprinkler. No matter what time of year it is, we have lots of ideas to keep your kiddos moving. Here are some of our best children’s summer activities, spring activities and fall and winter activities for kids, too! 

Free downloads and printables

Did you know we provide lots of free resources for you to print out? They’re great for quick access and also great visuals for you to have on hand. Some of the most popular free printables include: 

  • Scavenger hunts for every season, for sensory play, and even for indoors  
  • Multiple lists of activity ideas
  • A planner to help your kids organize their days so they don’t get bored, forget important tasks, or spend too much time on screen devices
  • Activities and games, such as stroller bingo and activity dice

Lesson plans and videos for school, camp, or after-school programs

Want access to ready-made lesson plans for educators, caregivers, camp leaders, and after-school program leaders who want to deliver physical literacy instruction to children?

We’ve got you covered with ready-made units as well as units you can customize based on the age range, skills you want to cover and a large number of games you can choose. Save your lesson plan and print it out! Explore it all here on our resources page.

A little boy wearing green rubber boots plays in the mud with truck toys.

Multilingual resources

At Active for Life, we recognize that we have readers who speak a multitude of languages. The entire site is available in French. And for those who speak Arabic, Spanish, Ukrainian, Punjabi, Tagalog, Farsi, Vietnamese, Urdu, Chinese, and more, we have many resources to help you get kids active.

Here’s a look at all the languages we have translated our resources into. Click the language you’d like to see to explore all the available resources.

Sports for kids: skill development

If your child is interested in a particular sport and you want to help them learn the basics, check out the many number of pieces that can help them along.

Limiting screen time for kids

We all know that screens are a part of everyone’s lives. Reducing screen time and redirecting our kids to other activities can sometimes feel challenging but we’re here to support you. 

Keeping kids active on a budget

Between activity fees, the price of equipment, and the cost of gas, kids’ sports and activities can be taxing on parents’ budgets. We have some tips to keep your wallet a lot happier while keeping your kids moving.

One-piece-of-equipment activities

Keeping your kids moving doesn’t have to involve a lot of equipment. Have you got a piece of sidewalk chalk? There are so many fun ways to use it!

Outdoor games for kids: No equipment necessary

There are so many games and activities your kids can enjoy without having to invest in any equipment at all. 

Inclusion & physical activity for kids with diverse needs 

Active play benefits ALL kids. We’ve got multiple articles that provide tips and resources for kids of all abilities.

A father tosses his laughing child into the air outside.

Risky play

When kids push themselves during unstructured play to climb higher, run faster, or engage in any other form of risky play, they learn multiple valuable skills and strategies. We know that it’s sometimes hard as a parent to watch your child engage in such play but we’ve got the reassurance you need. 

Nutrition

We all want to be at the top of our game and how we fuel our little ones’ bodies is an important part of that plan.  

Tips from role models

We’ve spoken with many professional athletes who have shared their experiences and insights. They’re inspirational and passionate about kids, child development, and movement. 

Travelling with your kids?

We know it can feel overwhelming when you’ve got a long drive or flight ahead of you, but we have lots of ideas for keeping your kids happy and making your journey fun! 

We have so many more topics, play ideas, and movement activities that we’ve written about on our site. There’s a little something for everyone: ideas for active play at birthday parties and even helping the environment while being active (have you heard of plogging?). You can read about international sports and activities your kids can play or join the discussion around mental health. All you have to do is click around to discover.

We can’t wait for you to dig into the treasure trove that we have for you and your children.

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