"I can feel strong and happy when I move my body and enjoy being active every day."
Children (Ages 8–11)
More about Children (Ages 8–11)Parent–Child Activity Boosters
Morning Movement Ritual
Start the day with 5–10 minutes of movement: stretch together, dance to one song, or do animal yoga poses. A positive start supports focus and energy.
Weekend Adventure Jar
Create a jar filled with active family ideas: go geocaching, explore a local forest, follow a heritage trail. Let children draw one out each weekend. [Natural Resources Wales – Family Trails](https://naturalresources.wales/days-out/things-to-do/forest-family-fun)
Screen-Free Challenge Hour
Choose one hour a day to switch off screens and do something active together – gardening, skipping, cleaning with music on.
Cooking with Movement
Let children fetch ingredients by hopping or doing 'kitchen laps'. Involves them in healthy meal prep and burns energy.
Active Reading
Turn story time into action time: act out parts of a book, move like characters, or do a yoga pose when a keyword appears.
Helpful Links and Guidance
- Healthy Weight: Healthy Wales Strategy: https://gov.wales/healthy-weight
- Curriculum for Wales – Health and Wellbeing: https://hwb.gov.wales/curriculum-for-wales/health-and-well-being/
- Sport Wales – Young People’s Activities: https://www.sport.wales/young-people/
- BCUHB – Staying Active Resources: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/health-advice/staying-active/
- NHS Live Well – Fitness for Kids: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/physical-activity-guidelines-children-and-young-people/