


Disc golf: An active experience for all ages in CBRM
Have you heard of disc golf? If you’re looking for a fun way to stay active and get outdoors this fall, then why not give it a try? Disc golf is an intergenerational sport where participants try to throw special flying discs or Frisbees into an above-ground target. The sport is based on the rules of golf, but instead of … Continued
AfL playbook: 3 – 5 year olds
DOWNLOAD PLAYBOOK PDF Day 1: Tightrope Skill: Balance 15 minutes This activity develops coordination and balance as kids try to walk a straight line on a rope lying on the ground. More» Day 2: Mirror Mirror Skill: Agility, Balance, Hop, Jump, Run, Skip 10 minutes This activity develops coordination and balance as kids try to … Continued

Grab your running shoes—and a bag—to go plogging
Give the outdoors a spring cleaning while you jog

20 ways to keep kids busy at home during spring break
Fun indoor ideas for your week-long break

Invitation to parents: Share these resources with your child’s daycare
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

Try this active winter bucket list
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on Dec. 21, 2015. It was last updated on Feb. 16, 2023. I’ve always encouraged my kids to help create a family summer bucket list. It’s lots of fun. It gives us some amazing summer aspirations. And it means we have easy access to ideas when we aren’t … Continued

21 fun and active games for kids to play on the beach
These cool ideas make the most of a warm place to play

Keep kids moving this season with our top active toy picks
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Robynne Edgar inspires physical literacy in B.C.’s Indigenous communities
Edgar strives to combine physical activity with culture for healthy living

Why gardening is a great activity for kids
This spring activity can offer a multitude of benefits for children

Outdoor schools: finding physical literacy in the forest
Reimagining the “classroom”

Outdoor winter activities for toddlers
The season provides unique opportunities to develop physical literacy

Apparatus not required: 6 creative beach activities
Just add imagination…

Kids in the Woods Initiative builds kids’ character and develops physical skills
Time outdoors is a great way to cultivate physical abilities

This active Advent calendar will help keep those kids moving
Give your kids the gift of an active December with this cool printable

How geocaching can get your family outside, moving, and having fun
All you need is a mobile device with GPS and a sense of adventure

Setting up baby’s environment: 5 tweaks to encourage crawling
Arrange your home to safely encourage lots of movement

Soccer can play an important role in the development of physical literacy
Developing skills through play is both an effective and fun way to learn

8 little-known games to play with your kids
Creative ideas that will keep you and your kids active and having fun

Explore the outdoors with your baby
Safe exploration builds physical literacy, confidence and curiosity