7 creative ways to get moving—backwards
January 31st is Backward Day!
Dance and physical literacy: The link between rhythm and movement
Dance develops coordination, strength, and fitness
Self-regulation 101: How kids stay focused and control behaviour
Mastering emotional responses to whatever life throws at us
Toddlers will have fun and develop skills at circus school
A new way to lay the foundation for physical literacy
Active for Life podcast: John O’Sullivan from Changing the Game
A frank discussion about how to create positive changes in the world of kids’ sport
What can Canadian hockey learn from the World Juniors?
Adapting best practices from Canada and elsewhere helps keep our players competitive
Kids can harmonize music and movement with DrumFIT
Students of any athletic ability can participate
Teaching resource: Physical literacy lesson plans
A solution for educators
Theatre for babies sets the stage for physical literacy
Music, visual, and tactile play-based scenarios
Study suggests that kids suffer from too much structured activity
Why it can inhibit cognitive development
New documentary brings home the importance of phys ed
Do you know what your child’s physical education program looks like?
Girls activity programs: Don’t let your daughter get shortchanged
Like boys, they need to learn fundamental movement skills from an early age
How to support your child to be physically active in kindergarten
Physical literacy is important to their first year of school
Turn your kids into active nature ninjas with this fun twist on a scavenger hunt
This outdoor, nature-inspired scavenger hunt will get your kids active and will helps them develop movement skills too!
How parent-and-baby aquafit classes inspire physical literacy
An important lifelong skill that you and your child can bond over
10 ways to find adventure in your own backyard
Anyone who knows me understands that being outdoors with my family is one of my top priorities. When I take my kids to Europe for summer vacation, it’s a busy month spent visiting with family and friends in Norway, in addition to enjoying outdoor adventures, as I always try to explore a new destination. This year we’re … Continued
Webinar: An introduction to physical literacy
An introduction to physical literacy by AfL editor-in-chief Richard Monette
Kids of all abilities get added benefits through activities that develop physical literacy
Skills developed can improve several quality of life factors
Banff child care centre starts kids on physical literacy journey
A new pilot program gives children 1-5 an active start in motor skill development
Are we raising our girls to be afraid?
Parents are four times more likely to tell girls than boys to be more careful
6 tips for raising confident and active girls
Helping our daughters cultivate a life-long strategy for success
4 fun ways to get kids cleaning up and developing skills
With some imagination and a keen eye for opportunity, the most basic house chores can become fun games for kids.
Myths—and truths—about physical literacy
When parents talk to me about physical literacy, different myths and misunderstandings often surface. Most revolve around their basic understanding of movement skills, sport and activity, and physical development.
Special-needs children: 5 ways to help their physical literacy flourish
Free2BMe provides fitness opportunities for special needs children and youth
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