Skill: Balance

Creating space opens us up to more activity

A toolkit developed by the Children and Nature Network helps you create a nature club for families.

It’s summer! If you’re looking for the perfect ingredients for backyard fun, add a pinch of friends and family, a dash of laughter, a smidge of silly, a dab of imagination, and a sprinkle of… sprinklers.

10 international games for kids to play

My family has a summer tradition of pre-dinner swims at our local swimming hole in the Elbow River in Calgary. Last summer, as my husband got home from work, we hopped on our bikes and headed down to the river to cool off almost every evening. My daughters both loved this family activity and begged … Continued

Improv teaches how to communicate with your body

The hockey phenom is an example of a multi-sport athlete

Explore your neighbourhood as a family

From scavenger hunts to forts to obstacle courses, this list will help keep your kids active over March Break.

We all know that physical activity is essential for developing healthy bodies and brains in early childhood. And if you have an infant, toddler, or preschooler in child care, you may also know that physical activity is supported by physical literacy—the physical competence and confidence to be physically active. Physical literacy is just one of … Continued

This video will motivate you to go outdoors

This isn’t just any winter bucket list—it incorporates fundamental movement skills to help your child with their physical development!

This fun and active bingo printable is a great way for kids to get moving over the winter holidays!

Soak up summer with a family beach day! These games will encourage your kids to play and move in all kinds of ways.

Learn why physical literacy on ice is important

Halloween parties are a fun option for toddlers and preschoolers

Run, skip, throw, jump—kids can develop fundamental movement skills with the help of these simple activity ideas.

ECEs play a big role in developing physical literacy

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.

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.

Try these easy lawn activities with the whole family

Edgar strives to combine physical activity with culture for healthy living

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.

Get you and your little ones moving in playful ways