


15 fun old-fashioned activities for kids to play
Step back in time with these fun old-fashioned activities for kids! Learn how to play sardines, marbles, elastics and more.

Simple resources for keeping your kids active this summer + free printables
It doesn’t have to be difficult to keep your kids active in the summer! These printable resources will keep them moving and having fun.

Activities to do outside on the grass with your baby
Spending time on the grass with your baby is a great way to start them on the road to physical literacy. Here are some activity ideas.

Our most-read articles of 2021
From play to activity ideas to healthy snacks, here are eight memorable articles that our readers loved and shared this year.

5 fun ways to get active during Thanksgiving weekend
This Thanksgiving weekend, these fun ideas will have your family creating memories together while getting active at the same time!

12 ways to incorporate learning into your kids’ play
These active games will get your kids learning about math, science, and literacy while they play and have fun!

DIY Summer Day Camp Week 1: Animal Planet
First up in our Day Camp at Home series are animal-themed games and activities that’ll keep you and your kids active, engaged, and having fun.

How to use loose parts for self-directed play at home
I often find that my kids stay entertained longer when they engage in self-directed, open-ended play using loose parts from around our home.

Looking for a boredom buster? Try these printable activity dice
Looking for quick and easy activities for kids? Simply print this out, cut it, fold it, and glue it into a cube—then roll for an active challenge.

6 active games kids can play with a pair of socks
Editor’s note: This article was updated on November 21, 2021. Here are a few simple games with sock balls that kids can play indoors with limited space and “equipment”—including single-player games kids can enjoy even when a parent or sibling isn’t able to join them. Start by raiding your sock drawer: each of the following … Continued

200+ activities you can do with kids at home (updated)
Even in self-isolation, your kids can keep on learning through play, using active games to keep them moving and learning at home.

Active New Year’s resolutions the whole family can enjoy
Here are some ways to get moving together as a family in the New Year.

Turned off by team sports? Give karate a try
When our son was five years old, he showed no interest in team sports. He would participate halfheartedly and then after the season we’d prompt him to sign up again. He’d politely say, “No, thank you.” After a frustrating T-ball season where we spent more time arguing with our son about going to T-ball than … Continued

Active games for April Fool’s Day—or any day you want some extra silly fun
Here’s a list of fun and active ways you and your family can get your silly on this April Fool’s Day.

The Friday Parents Club and other substitutes for summer camp
Some parents get creative in keeping kids active in summer

Check out our app, KidActive
We’ve grouped the activities into three categories (mobility, arms, and legs) to ensure your kids are balanced in their development. The activities have also been listed by the amount of time they take, so if you’ve only got 10 minutes in the school yard before the morning bell, you can easily find an activity that … Continued

Track your child’s activity with this handy printable log
This log helps parents schedule activity times, promote variety and celebrate milestones

More indoor play ideas for winter
Five more ideas to keep kids active in the home

Hundreds of outdoor activity ideas for kids in new book
15 Minutes Outside will help you get your kids outdoors, active and engaged