Active play affects all aspects of our well-being by stimulating cognitive skills, aiding in the development of social skills, and promoting healing and balance in the body.  We equate healthy bodies with healthy minds, but recreation and team sports are often the first things cut when budgets fall short, and our children are suffering for it.  Proof is in the numbers, as the percentage of obese children has increased from 9.5% in 1980 to 20% today.  Childs Play is passionate about reversing the percentage by providing a range of recreation options that can fit into any budget.

 

 

 
Toddlers and preschoolers are beginning to master basic movements, but they’re too young for most types of organized sports.  At this age, unstructured, free play is usually best.  Try:
  • Running
  • Tumbling
  • Climbing
  • Dancing
  • Kicking
  • Playing catch with light-weight ball
  • Supervised waterplay
  • Pedaling a tricycle or bike with training wheels

 
As children get older, their coordination and attention spans improve.  They’re also better able to follow directions and understand the concept of teamwork.  Consider organized activities.  Try:
  • Soccer
  • Gymnastics
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • T-ball, softball or baseball
  • Track and Field
  • Martial arts

 
By age 8, nearly any sport – including contact sports, may be acceptable.  Carefully supervised strength training is OK at this age, too.
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