On this page you will find a range of resources to promote physical activity at your service including:

These tools are designed to empower educators and staff to embed physical activity into everyday practice, both indoors and outdoors.

To download a copy of the resource, please select the image or text below and it will open in a new tab.
From here you will be able to print or save the resource.

Fundamental movement skills

Click the text below to open the relevant document or select the image on the left to download all four documents together. 

• Understanding the FMS
• Planning and Teaching FMS
• Tips for developing gross motor skills
• How to embed daily FMS into your service

Download our yearly planner, to map out a plan for teaching each FMS across the year:

• FMS yearly planner

 

Munch & Move fundamental movement skills resources

Click on the images below to download the Munch & Move FMS resources.

Visit the Munch & Move website for more FMS resources including videos of each skill and key teaching points: Resources - Munch & Move

 

Physical activity equipment

These resources offer equipment suggestions to support a wide range of physical activity learning experiences in both indoor and outdoor settings. Additional learning outcomes are included to help educators further extend and enrich each activity.

Click on the images below to download the resource for the infant and toddler OR preschool age group.  Alternatively, click here to access both resources together.

 

Opportunities to increase outdoor free play

 

Click the links below to download each resource: 

• Benefits of outdoor play
• Adapting the outdoor area for heat and UV
• Outdoor play in any weather
• Let's get active outside

Further information about how to increase opportunities for outdoor free play at your service can be found here.

Physical activity for infant development 

Planning physical activity for infants is essential for supporting their gross motor development. Regular movement helps babies build foundational skills, improve coordination, and develop strong muscles and bones.

Click the image on left for infant physical activities which align with key developmental milestones, including tummy time, rolling, sitting independently, crawling and early walking. The resource also introduces the foundations of fundamental movement skills to support ongoing physical development.

 

Click the image below to access the Munch & Move Play with me! resource for supporting physical activity in infants and toddlers.

 

Be right back - Gone adventuring!! 

A scavenger hunt is a fun way to help children connect with nature and enjoy the outdoors. Whether exploring your service’s outdoor space or going for a community nature walk, it encourages physical activity and supports key developmental skills.

As children tick off items on their list, they practice letter recognition, counting, fine motor skills, and build language as they talk about what they discover.

Click the image to download the scavenger hunt, then head outside and see how many insects and plants you can find!