Physical Activity
The early years of a child's life, are the best opportunity for developing life-long physical activity behaviours. The time children spend in care is often the best chance a child may have of getting adequate physical activity in their day.
As part of the Munch & Move Program Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) are recommended to be incorporated into services' daily programs, and children should have the opportunity to be active for at least 30% of the daily opening hours.
The Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (Birth to 5 years) are the most recent recommendations for physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for young children.
The Yulunga Traditional Indigenous Games resource is a selection of games and activities from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities all around Australia. Playing these games provides an opportunity to learn about, appreciate and experience aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
The theme for Multicultural Health Week 2023 is promoting physical activity with the tagline of Celebrate Culture Through Movement: Every Move Counts. Check out our new poster which celebrates the fundamental movement skills in English, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese and Dari.
This resource is a guide for Educators about Fundamental Movement Skills, including what they are, why they are important, and tips to help Educators practice FMS with children.
The Everybody Energise Game Cards are a set of 60 game ideas for children aged 3-6 years, including 8 games that have been adapted from the Yulunga Traditional Indigenous Games resource.
This resource has been designed to provide quick and easy ideas for Educators to help break up sedentary time and get children up and moving. Each Energiser game should take 5 minutes, with minimal set-up time and equipment needed.
Click on the below headings for additional resources to support the use of the Everybody Energise Game Cards in your service.
- 5 Steps for Running Energisers & Incorporating Energisers Into Your Daily Routine
- Daily Program Examples
- Energiser Game List
- Traditional Indigenous Games Fact Sheet
- Challenges & Solutions
- Energiser Infographic
Need some inspiration for FMS game ideas or would like to brush up on what a particular FMS should look like when done correctly? These Munch & Move videos are a great place to start.
This link will take you to the resource page of the Munch & Move website where you can find plenty more physical activity resources for your service!
A great way to practice FMS with a group of children is to play some fun Olympic-themed games. This resource has some great key points and links to help you set up your own mini Olympics at your service.
