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While this article was written nearly two years ago, it gives an excellent argument for playing outside, especially since we don't know how much will be available to do inside. https://www.huffingtonpost.ca//outdoor-play-kids_a_23638/

Fun gross motor games and creative indoor play ideas for when cabin fever strikes! https://whatmomslove.com//active-indoor-games-activities-/

The YMCA of Greater Vancouver has filmed a number of activities that your family can use during your free time. Check it out! #physicalliteracy https://www.ymcahome.ca/yplay

While school is not cancelled, here are 200+ activities from @activeforlife thatyou can do at home. #physicalliteracy https://activeforlife.com/200-activities-you-can-do-with-k/

@Todaysparent generated a list of 15 cool things you can do with your kids to stay #active while being indoors. Our favourite is number 11. #physicalliteracy https://www.todaysparent.com//15-ways-to-keep-kids-active/

Have kids aged 2-4? Want to do some #physicalactivity at home? Then check out @activeforlife of 49 activities you can do with your little ones. https://activeforlife.com/49-fun-physical-activities-to-do/

PHE Canada has some great ideas for movement! Check it out! #physicalliteracy https://phecanada.ca

#coaches! Looking to learn something new? In honour of National Coaches week from September 20-26, the Coaches Association of Canada is hosting a webinar about the Mixed Abilities Sport Model. Interested? Click the link for more information. https://www.coachesontario.ca/calendar/ncw-webinar-4/

Every different body needs #movement #physicalliteracy. https://twitter.com/LisaOz1313/status/1305550246882283522

Here’s another great site that has provided activities you can do at home. Remember, while these are geared towards children and youth, adults can also jump in! Thanks @opheacanada for this link! https://www.ophea.net/resources-support-parents-and-caregiv

Don’t be afraid to get creative! Sometimes the best games are the ones that are completely made up and have limited rules. @ActiveforLife has compiled some games that others have come up with. https://activeforlife.com/the-best-games-are-homemade/

Are you around this week and looking for something to do? Why not check out @cityofhamilton Rec at the Park! https://www.hamilton.ca/recreati/recreation-home-activities

We're a little late to the party, but @CTJumpstart has created an online summer camp. Check out the link below: https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/summer-camp

Here's an excellent video from the CBC about the Power of Play. Check it out! https://gem.cbc.ca//season-/episode-12/38e815a-01033501556

@cityofhamilton has been working hard to provide Rec at the Park Take-Home Kits! Check out the activities from this week: https://www.hamilton.ca/recreati/recreation-home-activities

Here's a great article from Nathan Hall and Melanie Gregg at the University of Winnipeg who completed research of #physicalliteracy in children 5 and under. https://theconversation.com//kids-physical-activity-before

While many parts of the province have opened for Phase 2, here are some ideas from Today's Parent on how to keep kids active indoors (great for those rainy summer days)! https://www.todaysparent.com//15-ways-to-keep-kids-active/

With regions of the province starting Phase 2, you might be wondering what that means for your sports organization. Check out @SportHamOnt website and ours to see the recommendations currently set out from the following groups: @athleticsont @VBallCanada @CanadaSoccerEN @TennisCanada... Gymnastics Ontario @olbabowls @SkateCanada @PickleballCA See more

To go along with the PLAYself tool that kids can use to see their view of their #physicalliteracy skills, here’s a handy resource that parents can use for kids aged 7+. https://sportforlife.ca/portfolio-view/playparent/

With so many resources for parents, coaches, and educators, we sometimes forget about the perceptions of the children we are working with. Sport for Life has PLAYself tool to help with that. Check it out below https://sportforlife.ca/portfolio-view/playself/ #physicalliteracy

Looking for something to do on Wednesday, June 3rd to get active AND help raise money for mental health services? Why not register for the Canada Moves Coast to Coast on Global Running Day? All money goes to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Click the link below to register: https://raceroster.com//canada-moves-coast-to-coast-on-glo #canadamoves #physicalactivity #physicalliteracy #mentalhealth

With all of this time spent at home, why not take the time to review the Quality Sport Checklist from Sport for Life? You can find all these resources on our website too! http://sportforlife.ca//Quality-Sport-Checklist_Final_2018

@AfLResources has some great resources to keep kids aged 2 - 4 #physicallyactive while also developing those #physicalliteracy skills. https://activeforlife.com/49-fun-physical-activities-to-do/

@PHECanada has some great ideas for movement! Check it out! #physicalliteracy https://phecanada.ca/

Leaping is a big part of developing #physicalliteracy. @SportforLife_ shows us how to practice this at home! https://sportforlife.ca/facing-covid-19-together/