Physical Activity Resources
It is easy to provide a Healthy Start for young children. Check out these great resources to get everyone moving!
Active Healthy Kids Canada
Active Healthy Kids Canada provides articles, fact sheets, and other various tips and ideas for raising active healthy children.
Active Solutions
In recognition of the importance of active living for healthy growth and development in young children, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education implemented the Early Learning and Child Care Physical Activity Initiative in February 2010.
Active Start – Ages 0-6
From ages 0-6 years, children need to be introduced to relatively unstructured play that incorporates a variety of body movements. An early active start enhances development of brain function, coordination, social skills, gross motor skills, emotions, leadership, and imagination.
Best Start
Best Start is a key program of Health Nexus (formerly OPC) and is funded by the Government of Ontario.
They also provide a great newsletter regarding physical activity and the early years.
Eat Right Be Active
Developed as part of Ontario’s Action Plan for Healthy Eating and Active Living, Busy Bodies and Eat Right Be Active were developed to assist parents and caregivers to introduce and support healthy eating and physical activity for young children.
Healthy Habits for Life
This kit is a great resource that helps you incorporate healthy physical activity and nutrition habits into your everyday routines. This resource has three sections: Get Moving, Food & Drink to Grow On, and Every Day Is a Healthy Day. Each section contains group poems and songs, posters, activities and reproducibles, and family newsletters. The familiar Sesame Street characters will help you achieve your goals by keeping your students' interest and attention as they learn! Click here for more information.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan
Find the tools you need to inspire heart-healthy habits in kids that last a lifetime.
LEAP
LEAP BC is a set of resources for families, caregivers and early learning practitioners, integrating Literacy, Education, Activity and Play.
Play and Exploration: Early Learning Program Guide
The Early Learning Program Guide is an important part of Saskatchewan’s early childhood development initiatives. The Guide affirms the importance of high quality learning experiences for all Saskatchewan children during their preschool years – three to five years of age.
Manitoba in motion
Kids in motion: An Early Start to Physical Activity for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers.
ParticipACTION
Tips on how to get your young children to move more.