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Screen-Free Activities for Parents of Children Under Six
Informaton on Screen-Free Activities for Parents of Children Under Six.
1. Visit a local Ontario Early Years Centre
These centres are places where parents and caregivers:
For a location nearest you call 255-5344 or 1-866-821-7770 or visit online at www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
2. Check out the Reading, Rhythm and Movement Kit
It is available at city and county libraries as well as, the Ontario Early Years Centres. This kit offers fun and interactive activities and information to help families with healthy nutrition and physical activity promotion.
Inside the kit you will find:
3. Play together inside or in the back yard.
Details of simple games for infants, toddlers and preschoolers can be found on the following websites:
www.fitness.gov. Search for the booklet Kids in Action. This booklet tells you how to enhance your child's development with games like:
www.city.toronto.on.ca/health. Search for the booklet Fun and Physical Activity, For Families and Caregivers with Children 0-4 years. This booklet gives you some free ideas for making exercise a fun part of your time together with activities like:
4. Visit your local community pool.
For safety around the water:
