Topics: Lifestyle

Playgrounds should be fun, welcoming, accessible spaces for all kids. Here’s a look at how to make them more inclusive.

If your kids are learning from home this school year, here are some DIY ideas for ways to get them moving outdoors during “recess” time.

The new school year presents an opportunity for schools to reimagine the school day and explore the use of outdoor learning and nature classrooms.

As we try to avoid close contact with others right now, these no-touch games will still allow kids to play together—in a safe way.

If you’ve chosen to homeschool your kids this year, these tips and ideas will help you become an active homeschool family.

As an elementary teacher, here are three ways I see physical education, extracurricular activities, and outdoor play have a positive impact on my students.

Summer’s not over yet! Make the most of your Labour Day weekend with these fun family activity ideas.

I don’t remember why or where we got the barrel, but for my kids, it’s been the best play prompt. It encourages their creativity and movement.

This week, we’re inspired by the book Where the Wild Things Are. These games and activities will help your kids be explorative and creative!

A backyard play set is a great way to nudge kids to get outdoors and have fun. Before you buy, check out these tips.

The Explore Your 2.4 program encourages children to get outdoors, explore their neighbourhoods, and spend more time in independent play.

This week at Day Camp at Home, the activities are all about water play! These fun games and crafts will help kids keep cool during the summer heat.

This week in our at-home summer camp, try these games, activities, and books that will take your child on a deep-sea adventure (ocean not required!).

There’s no doubt that as you age, you have to adapt how you can be active. But getting active as a family doesn’t have to be difficult or strenuous.

In our Day Camp at Home, this week we’re sharing tons of environmentally friendly and Earth-aware games and activity ideas.

Growing up, my son just wasn’t into in sports. I’ve since learned that sports are just one way to be active—and that physical activity should be enjoyable.

We may not be able to cheer on Team Canada at the 2020 Olympic Games this year, but there are lots of fun ways to get your kids in the Olympic spirit.

Instead of dwelling on what we can’t do this summer, we’re going to use the next two months of unscheduled days as an opportunity.

This week at Active for Life’s Day Camp at Home, we share nature-inspired games, activities, and crafts to keep your child playing, exploring, and happy.

It’s one thing to talk about limiting screen time, but another to actually do it. So we asked our readers how you keep your kids active and off screens.

Welcome to week 2 of Active for Life’s summer day camp! This week, you’ll find many music-themed games and activities for your kids.

First up in our Day Camp at Home series are animal-themed games and activities that’ll keep you and your kids active, engaged, and having fun.

Through the summer, Active for Life is publishing free weekly “Day Camp At Home” activity plans for busy families like yours.

What to do when your kids are melting faster than an abandoned popsicle? These activity ideas will help keep them cool.