Ensuring children stay physically active is a key factor in supporting their overall health and development. From fun activities to interactive guides, there are plenty of resources available to help parents, teachers, and caregivers keep kids moving. Here’s a curated list of the top 10 Physical Health resources that promote healthy habits and physical activity for children.
Physical Health Resources
- CDC’s Physical Activity Basics for Children
Provides comprehensive guidelines on how much physical activity children need daily, broken down by age groups1. - Action for Healthy Kids Game On Activity Library
Offers a wide range of physical activity and play activities for children, including indoor recess ideas and ways to incorporate movement throughout the school day13. - MyPlate Kids’ Place
A USDA resource featuring games, activity sheets, videos, and songs to teach children about healthy eating and physical activity2. - Let’s Move! Activity Guide
Provides tools for parents, kids, schools, and communities to help children become more active and improve overall health3. - Sanford Fit’s Top 10 Children’s Books to Inspire Physical Activity
A curated list of books that encourage children to get up and move through fun and motivating stories3. - NIDDK’s Tips for Parents on Helping Children Stay Active
Offers practical advice on how parents can encourage physical activity, reduce screen time, and be role models for their children12. - CDC’s BAM! Body and Mind Health Education Resources
Provides interactive content for children about physical activity, nutrition, and overall health2. - California State Parks Junior Ranger Program
Offers outdoor activities for kids ages 7-12, promoting physical activity and connection with nature9. - OPEN’s Tools for Creating an Active Home
Provides resources for parents to encourage physical activity at home2. - Action for Healthy Kids’ Physical Activity at Home and at School
Offers guidance on incorporating physical activity throughout the day in various settings2.
These top 10 physical health resources provide a wealth of information and tools to help children stay active and healthy. From interactive guides and educational games to outdoor adventures and practical tips, these resources are designed to make physical activity fun, engaging, and an essential part of every child’s day. By using these resources, parents, teachers, and caregivers can support kids in developing lifelong healthy habits that promote overall wellness.
References
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, March 19). Physical activity basics for children. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/children/index.htm
- Action for Healthy Kids. (n.d.). Game On Activity Library. Action for Healthy Kids. Retrieved from https://www.actionforhealthykids.org
- U.S. Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). MyPlate Kids’ Place. U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retrieved from https://www.choosemyplate.gov
- Let’s Move! (n.d.). Activity guide. Let’s Move! Retrieved from https://letsmove.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/
- Sanford Fit. (n.d.). Top 10 children’s books to inspire physical activity. Sanford Fit. Retrieved from https://fit.sanfordhealth.org
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (n.d.). Tips for parents on helping children stay active. National Institutes of Health. Retrieved from https://www.niddk.nih.gov
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, February 25). BAM! Body and Mind Health Education Resources. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/bam
- California State Parks. (n.d.). Junior Ranger Program. California State Parks. Retrieved from https://www.parks.ca.gov
- OPEN. (n.d.). Tools for creating an active home. OPEN. Retrieved from https://www.openphysed.org
- Action for Healthy Kids. (n.d.). Physical activity at home and at school. Action for Healthy Kids. Retrieved from https://www.actionforhealthykids.org
