As millions of children are currently out of school, parents have felt an increased obligation to keep their kids entertained while stuck at home. Although many schools have provided at home school lessons for children, many are lacking physical activity, a very important aspect of a child’s wellbeing. Below are some helpful resources to work into your routine to keep your kids active.

1. Daily online PE classes

Get your kids excited about fitness with Joe Wicks’ daily PE Classes. Popular in the UK and across the globe, Joe Wicks Youtube channel is a great resource to keep kids active in a fun and engaging way.

2. Themed fitness videos

Staying active is easy with Glenn Higgins Fitness Youtube channel. Kids will love the Star Wars and Spider-Man themed videos that put them right in the middle of an action movie!

3. Outdoor activities

Get outside if you can! (While observing proper social distancing and any local restrictions / guidelines, of course) From outdoor games to relay races, Very Well Family provides plenty of ideas on how to add outdoor physical activity to your kids’ routine.

4. Workouts for teens

Get the older kids exercising too!  Physical activity is important to combat any anxiety or depression that teens may experience during isolation. Here are some ideas for keeping teens and tweens active.

5. Just Dance

Just Dance is a fun resource to get kids up and moving through music and dance.

6. Cosmic Kids Yoga

Cosmic Kids Yoga is a great way to teach kids mindfulness and relaxation.

7. Indoor Obstacle Course

If you live in the city and do not have access to your own outdoor space, create your own adventure by building an Indoor Obstacle Course.

8. Backyard garden

Start your own backyard garden! If you don’t have the space to start an outdoor garden, there are plenty of small gardening projects you can do indoors. Kids can check the plants daily and keep a record of their growth.

9. Indoor scavenger hunt

Create an easy indoor scavenger hunt.

10. Build an indoor fort

Build an extensive indoor fort! Here’s some inspiration.