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 at your service is to play some fun Olympic-themed games. This resource from Northern Sydney Local Health District has some great ideas to help you set up your own mini Olympics.

Click here to download a participation certificate for each of your little athletes. 

Practise fundamental movement skills (FMS) with this fun action song based on the tune of 'The 12 Days of Christmas'. You may like to sing one new verse each day (or week) and gradually build up to completing the full song.

• Action song lyric sheet– Sing-a-long to the tune of the ‘12 Days of Christmas’. The actions are designed to be done without equipment.
• Demonstration video - Watch the Reindeer’s demonstration video clip so you know how to lead children to practise the different skills while singing along.
• 12 Days of Fitness Cards (print A4 double side & cut into cards) – The cards introduce an action that supports a child’s FMS development, taking into account that each FMS is made up of smaller steps. The reverse side of the card has ideas for educators to explore with children, extending on the action introduced.
• Poster (print A3) – Display the poster at your service as a visual prompt or use the countdown calendar:

Thanks to Northern Sydney LHD Munch & Move team for creating these fantastic resources. They have also created standard versions of the action song lyric sheet and poster to assist with practising FMS any time of the year!