Topics: Active play

Active for Life is pleased to offer the following ready-made teaching units for educators, caregivers, and program leaders who want to deliver a logical series of physical literacy lessons to children in their care. With these modules, we’ve done the work for you. Simply find the age group for your children below, and then select … Continued

This isn’t just any winter bucket list—it incorporates fundamental movement skills to help your child with their physical development!

This fun and active bingo printable is a great way for kids to get moving over the winter holidays!

These safe and active games can keep your child from suffering complete boredom while they’re in a cast. (And save you from listening to the same television theme song for the 27th time.)

Soak up summer with a family beach day! These games will encourage your kids to play and move in all kinds of ways.

This printable is a great way to add some fun and movement to the lead-up to Christmas.

Pull on some layers, grab a toque, and take a whiff of that pumpkin-spiced air. Cool but comfortable autumn weather invites your family to be active outdoors!

If you’re heading to the cabin or camping in the great outdoors this weekend, there are plenty of ways for your kids to have fun being active.

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.

Hula hoops are a great toy for kids. They’re simple, inexpensive, and offer so many fun ways to play.

Getting your kids moving throughout the day is simple with this handy printable.

The season provides unique opportunities to develop physical literacy

Tag is such a classic game but, turns out, there are also lots of fun ways to jazz it up! Try some of these creative variations with your kids.

Many kids love the freedom of running down paths, climbing on fallen logs, and examining animal tracks. Every now and then, though, they need some fun distractions to keep them going. Try these games on your next hike!

These are some great things to do at home to get the whole family up and moving together!

Creatively blending a few everyday items with a little imagination

Help them grow physical skills and develop independence

Play dates are a great way for adults to get in some grown-up conversation and for kids to build friendships and have fun being active.

Embrace weekly themes, add your own twists, or let the kids decide

Rainy days are a great opportunity for playful, outdoor fun! Check out these activities that your kids will love to do outside in the rain.

If, like many parents, you’ve found yourself running out of new play ideas for your kids, try these creative and fun lesser-known ones!

Soccer is an easy game to understand and it’s fun to play