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Some kids come home from school ready to relax. Others seem to have enough energy left to run around the backyard for another three hours. If your child falls into the second group, finding the right after-school activity can make a real...

Recreational gymnastics lets kids learn real gymnastics skills without competition being the main goal. Children can build strength, coordination and confidence while progressing at their own pace and enjoying being active. If your child is interested in gymnastics, you might be wondering...

Z is for ZONES Learning to move confidently isn’t only about understanding how our body moves, it’s also about understanding where it’s safe to move. Zones help children understand how different spaces are used and how their movement needs to change depending...

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Y is for Yes I Can – The Power of Yet “I can’t do it… yet.” It’s one tiny word, but yet can completely change the way a child approaches a challenge. “Yes I Can” is about helping children believe in their...

X is for Cross Patterning Left hand, right foot. Right hand, left foot. It sounds simple, but getting opposite sides of the body to work together is an important part of children’s movement development. Cross patterning refers to movements where the left...

W is for Weight Bearing Crawling, climbing and supporting our body on our hands might look like simple movements, but these activities are helping to build strong foundations for much more. Weight bearing means supporting body weight through the hands, arms or...

Planning a birthday party for a child who loves to climb, jump and tackle anything that remotely resembles an obstacle course? A Ninja birthday party could be exactly the kind of celebration they’ll love. Once you have decided on a Ninja party,...

V is for Vestibular System Swinging, spinning and rolling might look like simple childhood fun, but there’s a lot happening inside the brain and body at the same time. The vestibular system is our body’s balance and motion-sensing system. Located within the...

U is for Upper Body Strength Strong arms and shoulders aren’t just important for climbing and swinging, they provide an important foundation for many of the things children do every day. Upper body strength is the strength and stability of the arms,...