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>Featured Activity: 4 tips for practicing yoga with preschoolers 4 tips for practicing yoga with preschoolers
Through yoga, kids learn how to find a sense of inner calm and self-esteem as well as developing flexibility, strength, and balance.
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>Featured Activity: 6 active games kids can play with a pair of socks 6 active games kids can play with a pair of socks
It’s not easy to be shuttered indoors during COVID-19, but these are some simple ways to help kids stay active and distracted.
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>Featured Activity: School’s cancelled—what now? Here are 200+ activities you can do with kids at home School’s cancelled—what now? Here are 200+ activities you can do with kids at home
Even in self-isolation, your kids can keep on learning through play, using active games to keep them moving and learning at home.
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49 fun physical activities to do with kids aged 2 to 4
This list offers plenty of fun and simple ideas that will help your young ones get active and develop skills in a variety of ways.
One piece of chalk, 8 active games
Imaginative games to keep youngsters moving
Five Indigenous games to play with your children
Canada is home to more than 1.6 million Indigenous people, including 600 First Nations communities, as well as Inuit and Métis communities. These distinct nations and groups have diverse histories, traditions, and cultures—as well as games and activities. Traditional sports and games can help strengthen an Indigenous child’s sense of culture and tradition while increasing … Continued
DIY fun: From “scolf” to “floor ninja,” sometimes the best games are homemade
Creatively blending a few everyday items with a little imagination
6 apps you can download to get kids active
While we’re big advocates of screen-free play time, these apps can offer a little extra enticement to coax reluctant kids to play outside.
You can get kids active even if you’ve only got 1 minute (or 10)
Breaking up activity into chunks still counts towards the recommended daily amount
“Window walks” and other ways to jazz up your neighbourhood stroll
Even while social distancing, families can get out for walks in their neighbourhood. Here are some ideas to keep things fun and fresh.
What’s in a cardboard box? 12 new play ideas for kids
Unbox your child’s imagination
Try these fun activities with a fidget spinner
Use the gadgets to play games and keep active with the whole family