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By dialling down the pressure we put on young athletes, we can help them foster a love of sport and a desire to play simply because it’s fun.

Given the need for physical distancing, it can feel challenging to get kids active at school, but it’s not impossible! Try these activity ideas.

Coaches can play a pivotal role in creating a positive social environment for their female players and making sure everyone feels supported.

The resource, from the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada, offers tips and support for parents and teachers to explore nature with kids year-round.

The new school year presents an opportunity for schools to reimagine the school day and explore the use of outdoor learning and nature classrooms.

As we try to avoid close contact with others right now, these no-touch games will still allow kids to play together—in a safe way.

Our young athletes need us more than ever to help create the right circumstances for their development during this challenging time.

If you’ve chosen to homeschool your kids this year, these tips and ideas will help you become an active homeschool family.

You might not have heard of these equestrian sports before, but they’re super fun and can help kids develop many different skills.

As an elementary teacher, here are three ways I see physical education, extracurricular activities, and outdoor play have a positive impact on my students.

Summer’s not over yet! Make the most of your Labour Day weekend with these fun family activity ideas.

Preliminary findings reveal youth-perceived barriers to physical activity and sport—useful information for parents, coaches, and educators.

New research by Canadian Women & Sport offers insights regarding the barriers faced by girls in sport.

I don’t remember why or where we got the barrel, but for my kids, it’s been the best play prompt. It encourages their creativity and movement.

This week, we’re inspired by the book Where the Wild Things Are. These games and activities will help your kids be explorative and creative!

A backyard play set is a great way to nudge kids to get outdoors and have fun. Before you buy, check out these tips.

As we all navigate COVID-19, active, outdoor play is exactly what our kids need. Here are some tips to help them get outside, get creative, and get messy.

The Explore Your 2.4 program encourages children to get outdoors, explore their neighbourhoods, and spend more time in independent play.

This week at Day Camp at Home, the activities are all about water play! These fun games and crafts will help kids keep cool during the summer heat.

This week in our at-home summer camp, try these games, activities, and books that will take your child on a deep-sea adventure (ocean not required!).

There’s no doubt that as you age, you have to adapt how you can be active. But getting active as a family doesn’t have to be difficult or strenuous.

These active toys and games will nudge your children off the couch and out the door to play, move, and have fun this summer.

These toys offer many great options for encouraging young children’s sensory play and brain development—and they’ll help promote physical literacy.

These creative and explorative nature activities will help you and your kids get outside, learn new things, and have fun together.