Who:Â Families with children aged 6 and under
What:Â Guided indoor fitness and fun for families
When: Friday, January 18th 6:00 – 7:30
Where:Â Robert Ogilvie Elementary
Why:Â FUN!!
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Tag: fitness
PacificSport opportunities for physical literacy
There are programs, offered locally, to promote physical skills needed for healthy living and for later participation in sport. My daughter has participated in several PacificSport programs and has enjoyed them a lot. There is no pressure to compete and a focus is put on participation. Jennifer Gibson coordinates these programs out of the Pomeroy Sport Centre.
Give the gift of physical literacy
I don’t know if you’re like me, but as soon as the holiday rolls around and our routines stop, we usually huddle up at home. We often don’t use the time to get active all together. And then afterward,
The debate about playgrounds
As play becomes a hotly debated topic with scholars and parents, another concern is surfacing, safety. The argument is that too much “safety” takes the fun out of play and may even hinder our children’s healthy development.
Daddy and Me – December events
Daddy and Me Gym Night is always the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Robert Ogilvie from 6 – 7:30. This month the community Daddy and Me event is hosted by the North Peace Cultural Centre.
How do kids learn?
Parents are always asking themselves, each other and experts what they can do to help their young children be happy and healthy. The current research on the brain is helping me navigate my own parenting journey. The best books I’ve read lately are Brain Rules and Brain Rules for Baby. They’re easy to read and give very clear information about how to work smarter not harder as a parent.
Active Play
I really loved this blog post from Participaction. It is a call to action for ACTIVE PLAY.
Click this photo to read the ACTIVE PLAY blog.Â
Click here to link to the main Participaction siteÂ
Daddy and Me is a FREE,NPLP Pre-School Play Day
November Early Learning Calendars
Happy SNOVEMBER! Welcome winter! Living here for 37 years has taught me that the best way to survive winter is to keep active and stay involved. As we transition into winter, I hope you continue to attend these amazing programs. If you have questions or need help finding programs and activities in your neighbourhood,
Bring back play
The ParticipACTION website has a great post on the benefits of play and physical activity.
Lifestyle-Tips – Active Play
