When fun turns to stress: Why we pressed pause on competitive sports
Is your child feeling overcommitted to or overwhelmed by competitive sports? Here’s how you can help address it.
7 fun, playful family activities to add to your evening routine
Evenings are busy for families, but with these ideas, you can incorporate some fun and movement into your family’s evening routine!
Mindful mornings: Creating a positive morning routine for children
By incorporating positive and mindful activities into your family’s morning routine, you can help start the day off on the right foot.
20 ways French immersion parents can help embrace a love of language
These are fun and simple ways to boost your French immersion child’s love of the language and make French a part of your life.
7 ways to get your older kids moving in the snow this winter
Having a tough time getting your older child to play outside in the snow? Try these fun activity ideas this winter.
7 great types of martial arts for kids to try
Looking for a sport that will channel your child’s energy while teaching them about discipline and respect? Martial arts are a great option.
How to get your tween moving—when it’s the last thing they feel like doing
The tween years are hard. Check out these ideas to get your child active (hint: they incorporate some of your tween’s favourite things!).
10 tiny mindfulness habits to try with your family
One little habit can lead to big changes. Here are some ideas for tiny mindfulness habits you can try with your family.
PE on the playground: Active games that use school playground equipment
The playground is a great place for kids to develop fundamental movement skills! Try these fun games during your next PE period.
Forest games: Group activities to develop movement skills in the woods
Does your school have a nearby wooded area or forest? Use this space as an outdoor classroom during PE to build fundamental movement skills.
PE during a pandemic: How to help your students focus on building skills
During the pandemic, what can PE teachers offer our students beyond free play on the playground? Check out these tips and ideas.
PE on the playground: How to design an obstacle course
Given pandemic restrictions, it can be tough to come up with PE activities. One solution: Hack the playground and make an obstacle course!
PE on the field or pavement: Group games for open spaces
In PE class, your school’s field is good for more than just soccer or baseball—and there’s a lot you can do on pavement too.
3 outdoor PE games to play during the pandemic
These active outdoor games are variations of Hide and Seek. They’ll get kids moving and having fun while remaining physically distanced.
Does putting too much pressure on young kids risk killing their love of the game?
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.