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![A father lies on the couch, with his son balancing on his knees. The son's arms are out like an airplane and he laughs.](https://activeforlife.com/content/uploads/2023/02/father-son-airplane-989x660.jpg)
![Cheap or free at-home activities for kids](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2023/02/father-son-airplane.jpg)
Cheap or free at-home activities for kids
It might seem difficult at times to get kids active on a budget. Check out these cheap or free activities your kids can do easily at home!
![Keeping kids active when you’re under the weather](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2022/12/brother-sister-cleaning-dancing.jpg)
Keeping kids active when you’re under the weather
Here are some ways to keep your kids active and entertained while you’re sick.
![How grandparents can share physical literacy with grandkids](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2022/08/grandpa-grandson-kicking-ball.jpg)
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.
![This library is an indoor and outdoor active living space](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2019/01/kids-yoga.jpg)
This library is an indoor and outdoor active living space
Meet Jenn Carson. She’s a mom, an active community member, an author, a yogi, and the Library Director of LP Fisher Public Library, in Woodstock, New Brunswick. And she’s turning libraries on their head. Or at least the people using her library. Jenn, also known as the “Yoga Librarian,” is on a mission to change … Continued
![57 fun physical activities for kids aged 2 to 4](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2019/01/toddlers-playing-1.jpg)
57 fun physical activities for kids aged 2 to 4
This list offers plenty of fun and simple ideas that will help your young ones get active and develop skills in a variety of ways.
![What’s in a cardboard box? 12 new play ideas for kids](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/12/cardboard-play.jpg)
What’s in a cardboard box? 12 new play ideas for kids
With these creative ideas, a cardboard box will become so much more than that to your kids! It’ll serve as a play prompt for hours of fun.
![Sharing Dance launches new online teaching resources](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/10/dance-class-2121x1414.jpg)
Sharing Dance launches new online teaching resources
Resources introduce more kids to the physical, emotional, and social benefits of dance
![Build your own water table this summer](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/07/water-table-play.jpg)
Build your own water table this summer
Use household items for water fun this summer
![Try these sprinkler games for some cool summer fun](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/07/kids-jump-sprinkler-2121x1414.jpg)
Try these sprinkler games for some cool summer fun
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! Sun and waterplay go together like lemonade and ice cubes. When the temperatures go up, kids love to … Continued
![Make gardening an active family affair](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/07/mom-son-gardening-2121x1414.jpg)
Make gardening an active family affair
Gardening can be fun for kids too
![10 international skill-building games](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/06/international-games-2121x1414.jpg)
10 international skill-building games
10 international games for kids to play
![Our role models’ top tips on keeping kids active in summer](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/06/family-sprinker-2123x1417.jpg)
Our role models’ top tips on keeping kids active in summer
How to keep kids moving and having fun
![Improv is a great way to keep physically literate kids moving](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/06/kids-improv.jpg)
Improv is a great way to keep physically literate kids moving
Improv teaches how to communicate with your body
![Making use of loose parts](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/06/loose-parts-play.jpg)
Making use of loose parts
Use loose parts to unleash your child’s creativity
![Kayaking: a fun way for kids to build core strength](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/05/girl-kayaking-2123x1417.jpg)
Kayaking: a fun way for kids to build core strength
Give this fun family activity a try
![6 tips for keeping kids active on long road trips](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/05/family-walking-lake.jpg)
6 tips for keeping kids active on long road trips
Burn off energy with these active ideas
![Throwing: How to teach kids to throw correctly](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/05/boy-throwing-2123x1417.jpg)
Throwing: How to teach kids to throw correctly
Learn the basics of an overhand throw
![May is for mental health](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/04/happy-family-2123x1417.jpg)
May is for mental health
Spend time outside to de-stress
![5 tips to engage children with autism in active play](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/03/boy-and-therapist-1024x683.jpg)
5 tips to engage children with autism in active play
Common strategies to help kids with ASD
![Study finds year-round school leads kids to university by 16, med school by 20](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/03/girl-writing-test-1024x683.jpg)
Study finds year-round school leads kids to university by 16, med school by 20
Forget summer plans, keep kids in school instead
![13 fun activities to play in the dark](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/03/finger-shadows-1024x683.jpg)
13 fun activities to play in the dark
Games to play when the streetlights go on
![Kids enjoy music and physical activity at The Saskatchewan Music Camps](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/02/outdoor-parachute-games-612x300.jpg)
Kids enjoy music and physical activity at The Saskatchewan Music Camps
Physical literacy is big part of these music camps
![Try our Winter Break Bingo printable](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2017/12/family-dancing-living-room.jpg)
Try our Winter Break Bingo printable
This fun and active bingo printable is a great way for kids to get moving over the winter holidays!
![21 fun and active games for kids to play on the beach](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2017/12/girl-sand-angel.jpg)
21 fun and active games for kids to play on the beach
These cool ideas make the most of a warm place to play