Topics: Child development

In the heat of summer, you may want nothing more than to jump in a pool or run through a sprinkler, but that’s not the only way to have fun with water! A water table is simple to build at home.

My family has a summer tradition of pre-dinner swims at our local swimming hole in the Elbow River in Calgary. Last summer, as my husband got home from work, we hopped on our bikes and headed down to the river to cool off almost every evening. My daughters both loved this family activity and begged … Continued

Learn how children develop executive function

School readiness is child’s play

Use loose parts to unleash your child’s creativity

One teacher’s proposal to build healthier kids

Lots of active free play helps kids thrive

Toronto teacher gets creative with sports

Like most skills, throwing isn’t something kids are simply born good at. They have to learn to be a good thrower, and play that provides plenty of repetitions is the best teacher.

Jump into action with these tips

Playing many sports helps develop physical literacy

We all know that physical activity is essential for developing healthy bodies and brains in early childhood. And if you have an infant, toddler, or preschooler in child care, you may also know that physical activity is supported by physical literacy—the physical competence and confidence to be physically active. Physical literacy is just one of … Continued

Canadians “could do a better job” says John Cairney

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

Active for Life is pleased to offer the following ready-made lesson plans for educators, caregivers, camp leaders, and after-school program leaders who want to deliver physical literacy instruction to children. All lesson plans are in PDF format. To see how these fundamental movement skills look, check out these videos at KIDDO. Lesson Plans for 3 … Continued

How to help young athletes develop confidence

Parents who homeschool find innovative ways to keep kids active

Learn why physical literacy on ice is important

Listen to author of “The Gutsy Girl” discuss her book

Balance of moving, sleeping, and sitting needed for healthy growth and development

Check out the free early years resources

We need to adopt a different approach than previous generations

8 tips on how to let your kids take more risks

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