


Here’s why I’ll be pulling my kids out of school more often as the weather warms up
Unique, outside-the-classroom experiences hold a lot of value for our kids. Here’s why I like taking my kids out of school for vacation from time to time.

Multi-sport school festivals vs. single-sport tournaments
As educators, it’s important to ensure children are introduced to physical literacy. Providing a variety of movement opportunities in as many different environments as possible inspires children to be active now and hopefully for life. In February, staff at École élémentaire publique Jeanne-Sauvé in Orleans, Ont. along with P.E. teachers from three other schools in … Continued

Run-throw-catch-shoot your way to school acceptance
Physical literacy opens many doors for students

The benefits of running a mile a day
Just 15 minutes a day makes a difference

Sir Ken Robinson: Dance may ‘help raise test scores’
Expert says dance enhances academic achievement

Create your own back-to-school bike rodeo
A fun way to practice bike safety with neighbours

Teaching resource: Physical literacy lesson plans
A solution for educators

5 innovative approaches to physical activity in kindergarten
Most of these schools hold all their lessons outside

These kids get to school on a pedal-powered bicycle bus
On the S’Cool Bus, kids get some good physical activity before classes begin

If getting kids physically active increases their academic scores, why is it not being done in every Canadian school?
Only good can come of regular, daily physical activity in schools

Visit a school where PE is about skills, and sports include everyone
B.C. elementary school makes daily physical activity part of its curriculum

7 ways to get your kids to walk to school smiling, even in winter
If bribery and blackmail aren’t working, we’ve got some ideas

New Canadian initiative aims to get kids ‘Active at School’
Canadian Tire leads more than 60 organizations in the Active at School campaign

Inner city soccer and girls in white lace
Soccer outreach program helps underprivileged kids play a sport, learn skills, and have fun

Study shows exercise before school improves attentiveness in class
Walking or biking to school can help kids concentrate better