


Early years activity resources at ActivePlay.ca
ActivePlay.ca is a new website with ideas and resources for early years educators who want to ensure the children in their care get the play opportunities they need.

Age-appropriate chores for kids: Building life skills for future success
This guide to age-appropriate chores will help instill life skills and responsibility in your child, whether they’re a toddler or middle schooler.

Outdoor activities for 4 year olds
Discover engaging outdoor activities for 4 year olds! From soccer drills to nature scavenger hunts, ignite their imagination & developmental growth.

12 bean bag games your kids will love
From balancing tricks to target practice, discover 12 fun-filled games your kids can play with bean bags. Ideal for at-home activities!

Top 20 engaging indoor activities for 6 year olds
Explore 20 engaging indoor activities for 6-year-olds, from sock ball rolls to balloon keep-ups. Perfect for fun-filled days indoors!

30 engaging baby activities for cognitive & physical development
Your baby’s brain is growing and forming new connections every day. Here are some activities you can do to help encourage their development.

When do babies start crawling? Milestones, tips & safety measures
Discover when babies start crawling, the importance of tummy time, and how to encourage baby’s movements and ensure safety at home.

Why unstructured free play is important
Learn what unstructured free play is and why it’s so important our kids take part in it at every age.

Children’s anxiety and the decline of play
Research shows that kids have been feeling more anxious in recent years. Learn why and what parents can do to help.

Fun outdoor activities for 3 year olds
Time spent playing outdoors helps three-year-olds burn energy, develop physical literacy, and have fun. Try these activities with your little one.

Why gymnastics is the best foundation for physical literacy
Discover why gymnastics is the ideal starting point for developing physical literacy. Build strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance with this dynamic sport.

Simple Montessori activities for toddlers and preschoolers at home
Montessori activities can help young children build independence, confidence, and physical literacy at home.

Risky play is for toddlers too
Risky play isn’t only important older children! Learn about the benefits of risky play for toddlers, as well as ways they can participate in it.

Indoor activities for infants
Whether your baby is newborn or 11 months old, here are some fun indoor activities for infants of all ages.

Spring activities scavenger hunt for kids
This fun and exciting scavenger hunt is the perfect activity for kids to embrace the spring season after a long and cold winter.

Mind-body connection for kids
Living in modern society often teaches us to be disconnected from our bodies. Here’s how to help your child develop their mind-body connection.

Why outdoor play is critical to child development
Learn why outdoor play is critical to child development and an important part of sensory and motor development for young children.

Winter activities scavenger hunt + free printable
This fun and exciting winter scavenger hunt is an excellent way for kids to explore the changes in winter weather and improve fundamental movement skills.

Physical literacy and physical development
Physical development is the combination of growth, maturation, and motor skill development during childhood.

Best of 2022: Our top articles of the year
From outdoor sensory play ideas to how to plan a first birthday party for your baby, here are Active for Life’s top posts of 2022.

This checklist is a resource all parents in search of daycare should have
How to choose the right daycare or preschool for your child? Check out this checklist developed by Sport for Life and Active for Life.

Best physical activities for kids at every age
Kids need plenty of active play to develop gross motor skills in their early years. We put together a list of activities for kids at every age to help with their physical literacy.

The ABCs of physical literacy
The ABCs of physical literacy refer to four basic capacities that are essential to developing fundamental movement skills.

Energy-busting indoor activities for 2 year olds
This list of simple, low-mess indoor activities will help your active two-year-old get their wiggles out!