in motion e-news - October 2015
Physical literacy like you've never seen it before
Physical literacy can be tough to explain. Our friends at Active for Life and OPHEA have created a great new infographic and video to make it easier to let parents know just what goes into developing physical literacy.

Click here to have a look at this infographic or download a copy of your own.

Puddles, sticks, sand, rocks and logs
Dr. Beverlie Dietze, an internationally recognized expert in outdoor play, shares her tips to help parents to inspire outdoor play in a Q & A with Evergreen Canada. Find out what she has to say.

10 Saskatchewan trails for fall
It's a great time of year to see the beautiful colours and get some fresh air. And what better way than taking a hike! Take an active family adventure on one of 10 trails in our province featured in Explore Magazine.  
 
Before you head out, check these tips to help you hike with the kids from Active Kids! 
Regina after-school program teaches more than movement
Brian Lewis of Growing Young Movers works with kids at Regina's Kitchener Community School to help them move after school!  Kids meet on Wednesdays to run, throw, and catch balls as a stepping stone for organized sport. They also have a good time! The program also teaches older students to mentor and act as role models for younger students. 

Read the full story by CBC News.  
  
10 Ways teachers can fortify students with vitamin N
Encourage kids to play and learn outdoors by bringing nature experiences to your classroom or school this year.  Here are a few ways to get started in your own school and beyond from the Children & Nature Network.

Save the date
RBC Sports Day in Canada is November 21! Get ready to play and show your love for sport at the 6th annual event.  There are lots of ways to take part, including holding a jersey day at your school on Friday November 20, 2015.  Visit the RBC Sports Day in Canada website for details. 
We're taking the 10k challenge outside!
Your Saskatchewan community could win $10,000 towards a community project designed to inspire active outdoor play!
 
The challenge runs March 1 - 10, 2016 and will be our most exciting yet. We're switching things up a bit and in addition to the grand prize, this year's challenge offers:
  • a $5,000 community runner-up prize
  • a $10,000 prize for community or neighbourhood associations in Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert and Lloydminster
  • family incentives
Get a head start on your planning by thinking about:
  • What community project or initiative would inspire children, youth and families to go outside and play?
  • How would the prize money help your community create more opportunities for kids to be active outdoors?
  • How will you encourage your community to get involved?
Go to challenge.saskatchewaninmotion.ca for more details.
 
Upcoming Moving Together Symposium
November 26, 2015 we'll host a "Moving Together Symposium" in Assiniboia.  We're pleased to have Louise Humbert, from the University of Saskatchewan, join us as the keynote speaker and are excited to see what great ideas for action emerge from the community!
 
Give your community action plans a boost 
Community action is the cornerstone of the in motion movement.  Our new easy-to-use workbook and toolkit offer a step-by-step approach to creating action plans.

Visit our website to download your copy of the Community Action Workbook and Toolkit today!