


Physical development 101: A guide to gross and fine motor skills in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Learn about your young child’s physical development and try these creative activities to help them develop motor skills.

Mirror Mirror
This activity develops coordination and balance as kids try to imitate the movements of their parent or play partner.

Running Long Jump
This activity develops dynamic balance, coordination, timing, and strength required for any and all sports and activities that involve a running jump (e.g., basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, track and field, gymnastics).

When should your toddler start running?
It’s very clear our toddler wants to run (and jump and swing and slide), but we started to wonder: when should she start running?

Fall scavenger hunt + free printable
This fall activities scavenger hunt is a fun way for kids to explore autumn changes and practice fundamental movement skills along the way.

How grandparents can share physical literacy with grandkids
Grandparents who babysit or take care of their grandkids have a great opportunity to play together and boost physical literacy.

Kin-Ball: The amazingly fun sport you’ve probably never heard of
Kin-Ball is a fast-paced, interactive sport that engages a wide range of skills, while promoting physical activity, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

Introducing your child to the sport of cricket
Cricket is gaining momentum as a fun physical activity option in schools across Canada. Learn more about why the sport is so great for kids.

Ball hockey: An affordable alternative for families
Ball hockey is versatile, fun, affordable—what’s not to love? Here’s how you can help your kids give it a try.

Revisiting the discussion: Teaching kids to sprint correctly
Here’s some advice for parents who have questions and concerns about their kids’ running, from their form to their enjoyment.

24 activities to keep your non-sporty kids moving
Whether kids like sports or not, being active and moving everyday is good for them! So how do you get your non-sporty child to be active? Try these tips to incorporate movement into what they love.

Free and fun challenge inspires kids to get outside and running
Olympian Andre De Grasse teamed up with a Montreal teen to start the RACE WITH ME! Virtual Challenge, an initiative to encourage kids to run.

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.

Switch up your screen time with these 4 active Nintendo games
The latest version of the Nintendo console offers many fun exergames—active games that incorporate body movements into gameplay.

What are fundamental movement skills?
In discussions of physical literacy, you’ll often hear talk of “fundamental movement skills.” What exactly are they?

Running with kids: The right way at the right time
Parents who love running often wonder whether their kids can join them. It depends on the age of the kids—and the parents’ expectations.

Three kinds of prompts to inspire children to play
One way to encourage kids to play is to prompt rather than suggest. Often, the activities they find the most engaging are the ones they invent themselves.

39 fun ways kids can play outside this spring
The days are getting longer, the birds are singing, and my kids are full of energy. Thankfully, spring offers many opportunities for children to get moving outdoors.

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.

“Window walks” and other ways to jazz up your neighbourhood stroll
Even while social distancing, families can get out for walks in their neighbourhood. Here are some ideas to keep things fun and fresh.

Why natural playgrounds are essential for young children
These spaces offer valuable opportunities for the development of physical literacy and for experimentation.

Why free play outside should be a part of every PE program
Physical education doesn’t just happen in a gymnasium. I’m a big proponent of active free play outside during physical education (PE) class. In my PE classes, I plan for quite a lot of it when the weather allows. There are so many benefits of free play outside that cannot be replicated in the gymnasium. In most … Continued

Local athlete excelling thanks to multisport background
Caleigh MacPherson, a soccer player for the Cape Breton University (CBU) Capers, fell in love with the sport from a very young age. She was just four years old when she first started playing soccer, but she said the fact that she spent time spent playing other sports too is what helped her become the high-performing athlete … Continued

Coaching girls? Here are three ways to help them get more out of the game
“Any questions?” This well-meaning phrase, when posed to a group of young female athletes, often results in 10 or more hands shooting up, and you as a coach end up standing there fielding questions like you’ve just entered your own personal press conference. You may be thinking to yourself, “Well that’s just how kids are.” … Continued