Try this list of fun summer activities for kids
Embrace weekly themes, add your own twists, or let the kids decide
How upside-down time can stop tantrums from blowing up
Increased blood flow to the brain can reportedly have an energizing and calming effect
Do your kids hate PE? These kids changed their minds
How they came to enjoy PE more, in their own words
Baseball: Rally Cap means fun and skills
By adjusting the game format, preadolescent kids have a chance to gradually develop their skills
Our neighbourhood egg hunt saves me from creating my own Easter extravaganza
One creative way to turn Easter into a fun neighborhood activity
Active play experiences help young children develop physical literacy
“Active play” includes both structured and unstructured activities. Learn more about the role of play in children development.
Why specializing early in one sport is a bad idea
Diversification is more important during a child’s first decade
7 ways to get your kids to walk to school smiling, even in winter
If bribery and blackmail aren’t working, we’ve got some ideas
At what age can you start figure skating?
Learn more about figure skating for kids, what age is best for them to start in the sport, and some of the movement skills they’ll need.
10 ways raising a physically literate child is like raising a reader
Literacy and physical literacy are fundamental to the development of your kids
Five ways to help kids enjoy movement from an early age
A child’s first 5 years are a key time for them to learn fundamental movement skills
Building your child’s brain is like building a house
To explain how kids’ brains grow and develop, scientists use a metaphor: building a child’s brain in the early years is like building a house.
6 things—and 6 words—to say to your kids
Offer encouragement and let them know you love them regardless of the score
5 tips for enjoying the playground after school
Ways to make that time hanging out active and enjoyable
How do I know if my child is getting a good PE experience?
Ask questions to make sure they’re receiving the best, most well-rounded education possible
Running: How to encourage your kids
An orthopaedics expert, runner, and father on how to get your kids running safely and properly
Find physical activity programs for Canadian kids with autism and other special needs
Physical activity benefits everyone
Quiz for Dad: Are you an active role model?
Here’s an easy way to find out if you’re spending enough active time with your kids
When is my child old enough for organized sports?
Most kids often do better to wait until age six, seven or even eight
Physical literacy checklists
Here are four checklists to help you target the basic movement skills that your child should be developing at different ages, including suggestions on how to get them moving.
Physical literacy checklist: 6-9 years
From gymnastics to skating, these sport skills will help your child develop physical literacy
Physical literacy checklist: 4-6 years
These fundamental movement skills will help your preschool child become physically literate
Physical literacy checklist: 2-4 years
Six fundamental movement skills that will help toddlers become physically literate
Study: Exercise before school improves attentiveness in class
Walking or biking to school can help kids concentrate better
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