Mothers of Preschoolers
Active Living
How do I get my preschool child involved and interested in sport?
- Take the time to be active in sport by coaching a children’s sport team.
- Turn off the television and limit your child’s access to computer and video games. Follow the same rules yourself! Some provinces in Canada have TV Turnoff weeks each year as part of a program to promote physical activity. Simply switch off or unplug your TV set for 7 days. The amount of time that is now free means your family will have many chances and ways to be physically active and play together.
- Be a sport role model. Active parents have active children. Start with physical activities that you and your child can do together, such as playing hide-and-seek or frozen tag. Go with your child when they ride outdoors on a tricycle or bicycle. Play throw and catch with your child. Dribble and shoot a basketball together. Practice some ball handling and kicking with a soccer ball. As your child learns more physical skills, you can swim, skate, or bike together and get involved in sports such as tennis, badminton, soccer, and basketball.