Active Start Activities for your young ones
There are a range of activities you can try indoors and outdoors as a family, and find out more about active play and how to support your child to be happy, ready to learn and stay active as they grow.
Get involved in 'Active Play' right from the start - encourage your baby to move and practice reaching, grasping, pulling and pushing whilst moving their bodies on a daily basis.
Active Start for Babies [PDF, 16MB] is tailored to this. As they grow and develop, support them to use their own bodies to crawl, walk, run, jump and climb - take a look at Active Start for Early Years
If you're looking for ideas and inspiration to support your little ones on their movement journey, why not look at these activities?
Boogie babies
Cbeebies has a range of videos to help get your little ones moving with the music and visual routines to follow and learn.
Cosmic Kids Yoga
If you're looking for a fun and imaginative way to help get your kids moving, this yoga practice from Encanto is perfect for you.
The Hiking Household Family Walks
Family-friendly walks and activities available across Cumbria can be found on the Hiking Household’s website and by following The Hiking Household on Instagram.