Now, more than ever, it is essential to keep children active during this challenging time. Being active allows children to release their emotions and keep their physical and mental health in check.
Without having the routine of regular physical activity at school and through clubs, children are at a greater risk of developing poor habits with long term effects. Now is the time to ensure we are building up children’s confidence through daily physical activity; either with a PE lesson, a 5-minute brain break workout, or an end of the day walk around the park.
Physical activity is fundamental for children's growth, self-care and developing mindset.
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Boogie Beebies
Description: videos that get younger children up and dancing with CBeebies presenters.
Key stages: Reception (EYFS)
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mvsc
Disney 10 Minute Shakeups
Description: 10-minute activities based on Disney films that count towards a child’s 60 active minutes per day
Key stages: Reception – Year 6
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/10-minute-shake-up/shake-ups
Super Movers
Description: videos which help children move while they learn. They support curriculum subjects, including maths and English.
Key stages: Key Stage 1 and 2
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers
#ThisIsPE
Description: videos delivered by teachers focussing on the PE curriculum which are accessible on YouTube.
Key stages: Key Stage 1 and 2
Website: https://www.afpe.org.uk/physical-education/thisispe-supporting-parents-to-teach-pe-at-home/
NHS – Change 4 life
Description: This website shares a number of links and ideas for fun home-based activities at home, many of which link with other curriculum areas.
Key stages: EYFS, Key Stage 1 and 2
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities
Active kids do better
Description: A range of ideas and resources to inspire families to do some physical activity together
Key stages: Key Stage 1 and 2
https://www.activekidsdobetter.co.uk/active-home
Sportshall athletics at home
Description: The Home Pentathlon is a fun way for families to take part in adapted Sportshall Athletics events within their home environment.
Key stages: Key Stage 2
http://www.sportshall.org/homepentathlon
Youth Sport Trust
Description: You can find a range of PE activities that can be done individually or in pairs/small groups with a focus on the development of physical competence and actively learning the importance of personal skills to support social, emotional and mental wellbeing
Key Stages: Key Stage 1 and 2
www.youthsporttrust.org/pe-home-learning