Active Play

School playgrounds are vital spaces for play, growth, and confidence-building—but they must also be safe. One simple and highly effective way to reduce risk is the use of protective post padding. Slips and falls are a natural part of active play, but hard metal or wooden posts can turn minor accidents into serious injuries....

Simple activities with balls help kids develop coordination, teamwork, and confidence while staying physically active. Throwing, catching, kicking, and rolling balls can improve motor skills, balance, and hand-eye coordination while also promoting social interaction and problem-solving abilities. Ball games aren’t just fun, they support essential childhood development. If you’re a parent, teacher, or coach...

Engaging non-sporty students doesn’t require complicated rules or elite skills, it simply requires the right approach. These interesting and novel game ideas for schools show that with a focus on inclusivity, teamwork and fun, every student can enjoy being active.

Need to keep the kids active and entertained during isolation? Scooter boards are a great way to get the kids moving, strengthen their muscles and develop their gross motor skills.

Parachutes are a favourite among kids of all ages. We know they are often used in early childhood program, but we recently pulled out the parachute with a group of 6-10 year olds, and the cheers of excitement were deafening! Not only fun, parachutes are also a great way to build strength, coordination and...

We asked our friend Kelly, a P.E Teacher from Victoria, to share a few games to play with the HART Bean Bag Mat Combo Kit. These bean bag games aim to develop Fundamental Motor Skills, subitising skills & confidence skills in primary school students. If you’re a teacher looking for game ideas to include...

If you're teaching P.E, the challenge of keeping students active and learning from their home can be a real struggle. That's why we've put together this article to help your students practice P.E from home, taking inspiration from some of HART Sport’s most popular games and activities!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a UFO? NO! It’s YOU.FO! In this article, we’ll introduce you to the new game that’s taking the world by storm. YOU.FO is a unique game that combines frisbee and lacrosse and provides hours of endless fun & great exercise.

Remember playing Tic Tac Toe as a kid? It’s a classic game that’s been keeping kids (and adults) entertained for generations, and now it’s making a comeback… with a few tweaks!

Get the most out of your break by giving some thought to how you can keep the family active and entertained. Whether you have big or small holiday plans, try some of our game ideas!