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Sometimes children don’t dislike sports — they just don’t feel confident moving their bodies yet. 🌱

Signs a child may be struggling with physical literacy can include:

• Avoiding gym class, games, or playground play

• Preferring to watch rather than participate

• Difficulty learning new movements or appearing clumsy

• Trouble understanding movement concepts like “fast” and “slow”

The good news? Physical literacy is learnable. With variety, encouragement, and positive movement experiences, confidence grows. If you’re curious, Active for Life offers a quick online check to better understand where your child is at.