Is Sidney Crosby the best baseball player from Canada?
The hockey phenom is an example of a multi-sport athlete
20 fun March Break activities for kids
From scavenger hunts to forts to obstacle courses, this list will help keep your kids active over March 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
This isn’t just any winter bucket list—it incorporates fundamental movement skills to help your child with their physical development!
21 fun and active games to play on a beach
Soak up summer with a family beach day! These games will encourage your kids to play and move in all kinds of ways.
4 active games to make Halloween spook-tacular for preschoolers
Halloween parties are a fun option for toddlers and preschoolers
1 piece of chalk, 8 sidewalk chalk games
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.
7 fun games to play with a hula hoop
Hula hoops are a great toy for kids. They’re simple, inexpensive, and offer so many fun ways to play.
How to make golf fun for kids
The skills your kids learn playing golf can help them in other sports
6 fun household hacks for active toddlers
Once you have an active toddler, it’s important to teach them basic movement skills like how to run, jump, and throw. These hacks will keep them moving at home.
Why gardening is a great activity for kids
Whenever they garden, kids are developing great movement skills (just like when they help out inside the house!).
7 creative ways to get moving—backwards
January 31st is Backward Day!
Little kids can’t play baseball, and what you can do about that
Embrace the fun; forget the drills
8 homemade DIY games, from “scolf” to “floor ninja”
Creatively blending a few everyday items with a little imagination
How to use a hacky sack to develop physical literacy + free printable
Easy, effective, and entertaining
Why this teacher assigned unconventional homework
Learning isn’t just about spelling and math
First steps to becoming a hockey player
Every shot, every pass, every goal begins with skating
9 ways to tell if your child is physically literate + free printable
Physical literacy is when kids have developed the skills, confidence, and love of movement to be active for life. Here are some simple ways you can gauge the state of your child’s physical literacy.
Does playing other sports make my child better at baseball?
Q: How does participating in a variety of activities help my 8-year-old become a better baseball player? By playing lacrosse they learn to run fast, as well as track an object in the air. That will help with hitting and base running! By climbing monkey bars at the playground they gain arm strength and upper body … Continued
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