Active play includes any activity that involves moderate to vigorous bursts of high energy – that is, anything that can make someone “huff” and “puff”.

The National Physical Activity Recommendations for children are that toddlers (1 to 3 years) and preschoolers (3 to 5 years) should be physically active everyday for at least 3 hours, spread throughout the day.

Here are some activity examples for parents and carers for activities in indoor and outdoor settings:

For more information and resources on active play, click here.