How to raise physically literate girls
Read our collection of tips for raising active girls
Early years educators and the challenges of physical literacy
Preschools need better access to training and play spaces
Book review: As Big as the Sky, as Tall as the Trees
This story of Alberta will move young kids’ minds and bodies
The 5 pillars of developing physical literacy at school
Teacher David Benay shares how his school focuses on physical activity
Easy activities to help your kids master movement skills on land
Run, skip, throw, jump—kids can develop fundamental movement skills with the help of these simple activity ideas.
Being active after school better than homework for academic performance, research suggests
Outdoor play and activity improves learning
Early childhood centres: Making physical literacy the norm
ECEs play a big role in developing physical literacy
Make sure your kids have the skills to move with confidence in the water
Mastering physical literacy in water leads to a lifetime of water fun
How to foster gratitude and happiness in your kids
Easy exercises to help make gratitude a daily routine
Try these fun activities with a fidget spinner
Use the gadgets to play games and keep active with the whole family
8 ways to get outside and have fun with your kids this summer
Get you and your little ones moving in playful ways
These community resources promote Indigenous physical literacy and athlete development
New publication places physical literacy at heart of indigenous community health
Film review: “Nature Play: Take Childhood Back”
You might have heard that kids are not spending that much time outdoors anymore and about the movement to get kids outdoors again. There are other documentaries on this topic like, Play It Again and Project Wild Thing, explaining why this is a problem and how to change things. Nature Play: Take Childhood Back brings a … Continued
6 fun household hacks for active toddlers
Once you have an active toddler, it’s important to teach them basic movement skills like how to run, jump, and throw. These hacks will keep them moving at home.
Why gardening is a great activity for kids
Whenever they garden, kids are developing great movement skills (just like when they help out inside the house!).
More sports experts come out against single-sport specialization
Evidence continues to support the multisport approach to athletics
6 ways to develop movement skills at the park
Get outdoors and discover all that spring has to offer
10 creative ways to develop physical literacy that don’t involve playing sports
There are lots of ways kids who aren’t into sports can develop physical literacy and fundamental movement skills.
Outdoor schools find physical literacy in the forest
Reimagining the “classroom”
Trainability: How far can training and practice take your child?
Training response in children varies widely according to age and genetics
Should my 4-year-old take swimming lessons or gymnastics?
Deciding between one activity or another is choice parents often face
Have fun with this 30-day family physical literacy challenge
Do you want to get more active with your family? Here’s a simple—and fun—way to do just that!
Program innovation: Physical literacy for early childhood
Mount Royal University undertakes new program for toddlers and preschoolers
Boys and ballet: dance develops strength, balance, discipline
Balance, posture, and strength are universal attributes
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