Free resources to help you celebrate Black History Month
For Black History Month, the Canadian Olympic School Program has created a collection of Team Canada athlete stories.
DIY Summer Day Camp Week 4: Summer Olympic Games
We may not be able to cheer on Team Canada at the 2020 Olympic Games this year, but there are lots of fun ways to get your kids in the Olympic spirit.
7 summer camp games to play while physical distancing
Our resources team has created this new collection of summer group activities and games that support both physical literacy and physical distancing.
8 weeks of fun summer activity plans for kids
Through the summer, Active for Life is publishing free weekly “Day Camp At Home” activity plans for busy families like yours.
A printable recipe for an active day (at home)
If you or your kids are trying to figure out ways to be active each day during this time of isolation, turn to the Recipe for an Active Day for ideas.
57 awesome family dance party jams
Little kids love to dance—especially when Mom, Dad, Grandpa, or Grandma joins in the fun! Try streaming our Epic Family Dance Party Playlist.
A printable outline to help kids plan their own day
When school’s not in session, regular routines often go out the window. Here are some tips for adding structure to your family’s day.
5 group games kids in wheelchairs can play
These are some great games that kids in wheelchairs can play to get active and have fun.
How educators can use the APPLE Model
The model helps early childhood educators incorporate activities that will encourage young children to develop physical literacy.
Got a horse-loving kid? Here’s what you need to know before saddling up
The perks of horseback riding go beyond the physical benefits, such as improving coordination, balance, strength, and cardiovascular fitness.
Active New Year’s resolutions the whole family can enjoy
Start the year off right! Here are some ways to get moving together as a family.
5 games to help young children learn to skate
These skating games will help kids gain balance and coordination while they have a blast on the ice.
Infographic: Be a “lifeguard parent”
Here’s how parents can know when to intervene in their children’s risky play, and how to help facilitate acceptable risk.
APPLE Model helps early childhood educators incorporate physical literacy
The model was developed as a framework to help ECEs understand how to incorporate physical literacy into their playrooms and playgrounds.
How to use a fortune teller
The Active for Life fortune teller inspires movement, from balancing on one foot to catching a ball to crab-walking.
Safety hacks for kids’ active play
From parking lots to playgrounds, children will play anywhere they get the chance. They can’t help it—play is part of kids’ DNA. It’s important for parents to keep kids safe and coach them on how to assess the risks around them. This challenge is made easier by sharing little “hacks” that set age-appropriate limits for children … Continued
Ability Toolkit offers resources for parents of children with a disability
The Ability Toolkit: A Resource for Parents of Children and Youth with a Disability is an information booklet intended to aid parents in helping children of all abilities to meet the physical activity recommendations of the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines. The toolkit explains the guidelines, provides advice for modifying physical activities to make them more … Continued
5 expert tips to help children develop resilience
This past spring, revelations around the college admissions scandal in the U.S. drew attention to the efforts parents will make to ensure their children do not “fail.” While the elaborate system of bribery and corruption mostly concerned families of above-average means, it still led to broader discussion in the media around parents over-protecting and over-managing … Continued
12 active learning games to beat the “summer slide”
The summer slide. I’m not talking about the park or water variety. It’s the worry parents and teachers have that kids may lose some of their educational progress while on summer vacation. Will all their knowledge go slip-sliding away? We know that kids learn social skills, teamwork, and physical skills through play. But what if we … Continued
Investigation Unit established to address abuse and harassment allegations in sport
Through its commitment to ensuring an abuse-free workplace and sporting environment, the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) has launched an Investigation Unit to assist federally funded sport organizations in handling complaints and allegations. As part of the pilot project, independent and qualified professionals are available on a voluntary and fee-for-service basis to provide third-party … Continued
5 Indigenous games to play with your children
Indigenous nations and groups have diverse histories, traditions, and cultures—as well as games. This is one way non-Indigenous children can learn more about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people.
Build your own physical literacy lesson plans
As a teacher, do you want to help children develop physical literacy? Would you like an easy shortcut for creating your own lesson plans to do so? Luckily, there’s a range of excellent free resources available at Active for Life. One of the most useful is Active for Life’s (AfL) interactive online Lesson Plan Builder. While AfL’s pre-made … Continued
Physical literacy lesson plans for summer camps and daycares
These five special lesson plans were designed for activity coordinators to use to teach fundamental movement skills. Each lesson plan provides a series of fun games that develop early skills in running, jumping, throwing, catching, kicking, hopping, and more. The lessons are carefully laid out and easy to use. Simply print our new lesson plans … Continued
Use our activities to help your child develop physical literacy
A child needs to learn these basic movement skills early in life