Age of Child: 4-6

First up in our Day Camp at Home series are animal-themed games and activities that’ll keep you and your kids active, engaged, and having fun.

Our resources team has created this new collection of summer group activities and games that support both physical literacy and physical distancing.

Through the summer, Active for Life is publishing free weekly “Day Camp At Home” activity plans for busy families like yours.

These tips will help your new little skateboarder to learn, develop their skills, have fun, and stay safe.

During COVID-19, coaches have had to evolve fast to keep athletes engaged and active while they’re apart from their teammates.

According to early childhood education expert Dawne Clark, the key is to create an enriching home environment that invites physically active play.

A new podcast from Harvard University is taking a deep dive into the brain science of early childhood.

Simply print out the dice, cut it, fold it, and glue it into a cube—then roll for an active challenge!

Puddles provide kids with opportunities to learn about movement, the natural world, and play. Here are some tips for soaking up puddle fun.

When children are provided more opportunities for active play, they become more motivated, confident, and competent to move. Active play and physical literacy help to build better brains.

Through yoga, kids learn how to find a sense of inner calm and self-esteem as well as developing flexibility, strength, and balance.

The model helps early childhood educators incorporate activities that will encourage young children to develop physical literacy.

In contrast to typical metal or plastic play structures, natural playgrounds are designed to take advantage of landscaping and organic materials.

Some schools and early childhood centres are using movement-based instruction to help kids learn better while promoting their development.

These spaces offer valuable opportunities for the development of physical literacy and for experimentation.

For many children in early-years programs, learning happens at play centres—themed play areas with a specific focus. Here’s how to create simple play centres at home.

These simple skating games will help kids gain balance and coordination while they have fun on the ice.

Thanks to funding from the federal government, the Early Years Physical Literacy Research Team will move on to phase two.

The model was developed as a framework to help ECEs understand how to incorporate physical literacy into their playrooms and playgrounds.

Have you heard of disc golf? If you’re looking for a fun way to stay active and get outdoors this fall, then why not give it a try? Disc golf is an intergenerational sport where participants try to throw special flying discs or Frisbees into an above-ground target. The sport is based on the rules of golf, but instead of … Continued

She really liked that Jermaine took time to coach the kids about how to play and taught them some basics like dribbling, moving their feet, and shooting. She thought it would be great if it was actually a Raptors player teaching the kids to play, and is hoping that she might get coached by a … Continued

A new free multisport program in Nova Scotia is helping more Cape Breton Island children develop physical literacy while learning how to play various sports. Capers in the Community launched this summer and is being offered at no cost in towns throughout the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM). The four-day camp gives children ages five to … Continued

Research indicates that gross motor skills are a major predictor of a child’s school readiness. In essence they reflect “brain skills,” yet many parents and caregivers overlook their importance. When infants and toddlers move their arms, legs, and other large body parts with large muscle groups, they are developing their gross motor skills. However, studies … Continued

“It’s never too early to build confidence and motivation that lasts a lifetime.” -Rising New York Road Runners   Runners know the secret to why running is good for our minds and bodies. There is plenty of research and science to back it up. Running makes us happy, it can help us lose or maintain weight, … Continued