
Easy activities to help your kids master movement skills on land
Run, skip, throw, jump—kids can develop fundamental movement skills with the help of these simple activity ideas.

Being active after school better than homework for academic performance, research suggests
Outdoor play and activity improves learning

How to create your own back-to-school bike rodeo
What’s a back-to-school bike rodeo? A fun way for your kids and their friends (and all the parents) to brush up on cycling skills and ensure kids are ready to ride to school!

Early childhood centres: Making physical literacy the norm
ECEs play a big role in developing physical literacy

Celebrating all you parents who make sport happen for your kids
Parents in Sport Week promotes positive parenting in children’s sport

How to give kids outdoor independence
Think “age appropriate”, as opposed to “over protective”

6 ways dogs and kids can have fun moving together
Let’s take a moment to appreciate dogs! For children, dogs can be a source of confidence as they learn to move and develop their physical literacy.

3 steps to prep your child for back-to-school bicycling
This September turn back-to-school into bike-to-school

The City of Calgary’s Sport Hub removes barriers to participation and builds confidence through sport
Kids can try new sports for free during and after school

Make sure your kids have the skills to move with confidence in the water
Mastering physical literacy in water leads to a lifetime of water fun

How to foster gratitude and happiness in your kids
Easy exercises to help make gratitude a daily routine

How to unlock happiness at home and raise happy kids
Find out how the happiness model can work for your family

Keep kids moving at the cottage or campsite with these activities
If you’re heading to the cabin or camping in the great outdoors this weekend, there are plenty of ways for your kids to have fun being active.

Cameron Krisko shares his passion for Manitoba SwimAbility
Volunteers enjoy teaching kids with special needs how to swim

6 fun and unique games you and your kids can play on grass
Try these easy lawn activities with the whole family

Robynne Edgar inspires physical literacy in Indigenous communities
Edgar strives to combine physical activity with culture for healthy living

Why do some kids quit sport? Alberta Lacrosse asked them
Surveys can help sports organizations retain players

1 piece of chalk, 8 sidewalk chalk games
Chalk is a simple and inexpensive toy for kids of all ages! Try some of these fun sidewalk chalk games with your child this spring and summer.

The Friday Parents Club and other substitutes for summer camp
Some parents get creative in keeping kids active in summer

Try these fun activities with a fidget spinner
Use the gadgets to play games and keep active with the whole family

8 ways to get outside and have fun with your kids this summer
Get you and your little ones moving in playful ways

These community resources promote Indigenous physical literacy and athlete development
New publication places physical literacy at heart of indigenous community health

7 fun games to play with a hula hoop
Hula hoops are a great toy for kids. They’re simple, inexpensive, and offer so many fun ways to play.

Concussion 101: What you need to know about kids’ brain injuries
What you need to know about concussions and kids