For educators: active play games and activities

Activity plans help early childhood educators to incorporate active play into daily routines.

Activity plans

Download these activity plans to help encourage active play.

You can create your own equipment out of household items and recycled materials. Find out more at ideas for creating active play equipment.

A child's home life can play a key role in establishing active play habits, so encouraging parents and carers to be involved is a great idea.

Here are some ideas to get things started:

Promote active play by teaching fundamental movement skills and associated games.
Encourage children to play these games at home with their parent.
Include photos of active play at your service or school and share with parents and carers.
Suggest ‘Active Play’ challenges for families.
Include active play information and videos such at these ones below in your communications and digital platforms.