What is Physical Literacy?
Physical literacy develops as children gain the skills, confidence, and love of movement they need to be physically active for life.
Physical Literacy at Home: Fun ideas for toddlers and preschoolers
Toddlers and preschoolers need at least 3 hours of physical activity every day. Here are some ideas to get active:
Gather these household items:
Try these activities:
With a dish towel, masking tape or small pillow…
Create an obstacle course.
Crawl, hop, skip or run.
With a scarf…
Toss the scarf in the air. Turn, clap and catch it.
With a card from your deck of playing cards…
The number on the card represents the number of times to spin, touch toes or balance on that number of body parts, etc.
With a ball or small stuffed toy…
Roll or kick the ball back and forth. Practice throwing the small stuffed toy underhand, back and forth.
Using a dish towel, paper towel or toilet paper roll as a target…
Roll the ball towards the target. Kick the ball towards the target.
With a skipping rope, or long piece of rope…
Place it on the floor, jump back and forth over it.
Download Our Parent Booklet: Physical Literacy at Home and Outdoors: Active Ideas for the Early Years (ages 0-6)
Filled with activities to do with your child to get them more active and physically literate! Includes the popular FUNtervals.
Each activity in the booklet includes a list of the equipment you’ll need, along with easy alternatives you can usually find at home.
Kingston Gets Active is out at many community events throughout the year, often hosting draws to win these kits. Watch for us in the community—we’d be happy to connect with you!
Below are videos that bring some of the booklet’s activities to life, showing you how to turn the written instructions into easy-to-follow visuals.
Focus on fun and play as your child continues to develop physical literacy.
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