in motion e-news - May 2015

 

Celebrate the Longest Day of Play!

Remember playing as a kid until the streetlight went on? It's time to bring that back! On June 21, take advantage of the most daylight hours of the year by celebrating the Longest Day of Play. Head to the park after dinner,bring a ball, invite your friends, and PLAY! Learn more>>  

 

For great game ideas, try out the Push2Play App by Saskatchewan Blue Cross! 


Pick an active summer camp

Summer's just around the corner. Make sure your summer camp options include camps that get kids moving more.

Give walking to school a test run
Walking to school is one of the easiest ways for kids to move every day. Sadly, only 28% of Canadian kids use active travel to get to school. Now that the weather is warmer, it's the perfect time to encourage your kids to try walking to school.


Need help getting started? Use these tips and tools to make walking to school the safe and easy choice.
 
Healthy kids, healthy minds
New to Heart & Stroke Foundation 60 Minute Kids's Club? Veteran 60MKC school champion Val Gordon from Eastend Elementary School has been using the healthy tracker tool to support her Health and PE Classes for two years. Here's what she has to say,"  


"Eastend school has taken the Spring Challenge in both 2014 and 2015 and the kids love it! They are gung ho and remind me that they have to log their healthy behaviours. It takes 7 minutes, the kids know what to do and their accounts are the same ones each year. It supports our curriculum and outcomes perfectly, leads to good discussions around health. In addition, the goal setting and action plan is great. [The kids] get excited when I let them know how the school is doing within Saskatchewan and across Canada. I also will be looking at the Fundamental Movement Skills tool for use next year."

 

If this sounds like a way to get kids moving at your school, take part in one or all three of the free 30-day challenges in the 2015-16 school year. There are 25 spots available for Saskatchewan. Join before June 15 to secure your challenge dates.   Click here to register today.

 

Our kids are ready to move!
Physical literacy is as important as learning to read and write. Schools play an important role in building physical literacy for our kids. Learn about it in the new educators INFOGRAPHIC released by The Partners for Physical Literacy! 

Visit the G.Y.M. website to take a look>>

 

  
Nominate your community project for a chance to win big
Kraft Project Play is helping to build a better future by building better places to play. Because stronger communities start with better places to play. The grand prize winner will receive $250,000 for their recreational facility upgrade and the three secondary prize winners will each receive $25,000 towards their recreational facility upgrade.  Nominate your community by June 14, 2015!  Learn more >>
  
Playground musings
If you're planning to build a new playground or update an old one, take a look at our Facebook page before you get started. The state of today's playgrounds and parks was a hot topic! Check out the great comments to see what parents think and what they're looking for.
  
Save the date 
Commuter Challenge May 31 to June 6 - The Commuter Challenge is an exciting week long event that celebrates active and sustainable transportation. It's the perfect time to dust off that bike and try cycling or walking to work.  Learn more>>
 
June is Recreation & Parks Month - Join this celebration of the value and benefits of recreation and parks to individuals, families and communities. Learn how your community can get involved.

Find out more>>


Saskatchewan Trails Day June 6 - Communities across the province will celebrate the physical, environmental, recreational, economic and aesthetic benefits provided by Saskatchewan trails. Find out how you can take part>>