With the school holidays just around the corner, many parents are wondering: how do I keep my kids active, off screens, and entertained for two full weeks? The good news is that you don’t need fancy equipment or a gym membership, just a bit of space, some energy, and a few fun ideas!

At Fit For Kids Co, we know how important it is for children to keep moving, not only for their physical health but also for their mood, sleep, and overall well-being.

So, we’ve put together 10 simple, movement-based activities that you can try at home (or in a park) to keep the kids moving and smiling during the holidays.

1. Animal Races

Channel your inner kangaroo, crab, bear, or frog!
Set up a start and finish line and challenge your kids to race using different animal movements. It’s hilarious and a great full-body workout.

2. Obstacle Course

Use household items like cushions, chairs, skipping ropes and boxes to create a fun indoor or backyard obstacle course.
Add challenges like crawling under tables or hopping on one foot.

3. Freeze Dance Party

Play your child’s favourite music and have a dance-off. When the music stops, everyone must freeze.
This game builds coordination and always brings out giggles.

4. Daily 10-Minute Challenge

Create a daily circuit challenge with five exercises:

• Star jumps
  High knees
  Skipping
  Sit-ups
  Bear crawl

• Set a timer and make it a family ritual each morning or afternoon!

5. Run Club at Home

Recreate one of our most popular programs!
Use chalk to make running tracks, set up mini relays, or time sprints from the front door to the fence. You can even make a little medal for “effort of the day.”

6. Scavenger Hunt with Movement

Create a list of things to find around the house or backyard, but to get each one, your child must complete a movement task first: 10 frog jumps, 20 seconds of jogging, etc.

7. Balloon Badminton

Blow up a balloon and give each child a wooden spoon or paper plate as a “racquet.”
The goal? Keep the balloon off the ground! Great for reflexes and hand-eye coordination.

8. Follow the Leader Fitness

Take turns being the leader and choosing a movement: run in circles, jump in place, hop like a bunny, anything goes!
Perfect for mixed age groups and super low prep.

9. Timed “Mission Runs”

Set a challenge like: “Run to the back fence, collect a sock, run back and do 5 jumping jacks — GO!”
Kids love beating their own time and you can add to the mission list daily.

10. Mindful Cool-Down Walks

Finish busy days with a quiet walk around the block or backyard. Add mindfulness prompts like:
“Tell me 3 things you can hear…” or “Let’s walk in slow motion for 30 seconds.”

Final Tip:

Kids thrive on routine. Even during school holidays, setting aside 30–60 minutes a day for movement can make a huge difference in behaviour, energy, and mood, for them and for you!

Enjoy the break  and remember, movement is medicine (and fun)!

From the team at Fit For Kids Co – Sport For Life

At Fit For Kids Co, we believe in introducing children to movement, coordination, and fun through age-appropriate sports, and our Golf Incursion Program for Early Learning Centres does just that, in a fresh and exciting way.

Using modified equipment designed for little hands and big imaginations, our golf incursions provide a safe, engaging, and unique physical activity experience for preschoolers across Melbourne.

What Makes Our Golf Incursions Special?

We use specially developed children’s golf systems such as:

• SNAG (Starting New At Golf)

• GOLFWAY equipment

These programs are designed globally to teach children the fundamentals of golf in a way that’s fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate. The clubs are oversized and lightweight, the balls are soft, and the targets are colourful. Everything is designed to build skills and confidence without frustration.

Why Golf for ELCs?

While golf may not be the first sport that comes to mind for early learning centres, it offers incredible benefits for young children:

Skill Development

• - Hand-eye coordination
  - Balance and posture
  - Gross and fine motor skills
  - Focus and patience

Engaging & Inclusive

• - Every child gets involved so no waiting on the sidelines
  - Activities are non-contact and adjusted to suit different ability levels
  - Kids can work individually or in teams, building confidence and social skills

Alignment with the Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

Our golf program is more than just fun, it’s thoughtfully designed to support core EYLF learning outcomes, including:

• Outcome 1: Children develop a strong sense of identity

• Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

• Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

Through guided play, children explore concepts like direction, control, and persistence — all while having a fantastic time.

Why It’s Perfect for Melbourne Centres

Melbourne ELCs are always looking for new, enriching experiences that support learning through movement. Our golf program is:

• Portable – We come to you with all equipment and setup

• Weather-proof – Can be run indoors or outdoors

• Flexible – Suitable for small or large groups with simple rotations

• Unique – Parents love hearing their child played golf at kinder!

Whether you're in the inner suburbs or outer metro areas, we tailor each session to your space, group size, and schedule.

A Great Addition to Your Weekly Program

If you're looking for a physical activity incursion that’s fresh, inclusive, and designed to develop real skills — our ELC Golf Program is a fantastic option. It’s memorable, exciting, and most of all, meaningful.

Chat to our team today about how we can deliver an amazing golf experience at your Melbourne ELC in the future!

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Tennis is more than just a game, it’s a sport that fosters coordination, confidence, resilience, and focus. Introducing children to tennis early, even through fun and playful formats like Tennis Hot Shots, builds a strong foundation that can benefit them both on and off the court for years to come.

Whether your child aspires to compete or simply enjoys hitting with friends, starting young provides the building blocks for a lifelong love of the game.

1. Skill Development Happens Faster When You Start Early

Children are like sponges, they absorb movement, rhythm, and coordination naturally. Starting tennis at a young age helps kids:

• Develop agility, balance, and coordination (ABC skills)

• Learn proper grip, swing, and footwork from the beginning

• Avoid bad habits that can be hard to unlearn later

Programs like Hot Shots (with red, orange, and green balls) are tailored to younger players, using slower balls and smaller courts to set them up for success.

2. Early Learning Builds Confidence

One of the greatest outcomes of starting young is the confidence it breeds:

• Kids learn how to try, fail, and try again in a safe and fun environment

• Small wins (like a successful rally or landing a serve) feel huge

• Individual attention and progress builds self-belief and pride

This confidence can transfer into school, friendships, and other sports.

3. It Encourages a Positive Relationship with Physical Activity

By making sport fun and rewarding early on, tennis:

• Instils a lifelong habit of movement and exercise

• Helps reduce screen time and encourages outdoor play

• Fosters social connection through teamwork and shared games

And because tennis is non-contact and adaptable, it's suitable for kids of all abilities and personalities.

4. Tennis Teaches Focus, Discipline & Patience

Tennis challenges children to:

• Watch closely, move with purpose, and stay engaged

• Be patient and wait for the right moment to strike

• Celebrate effort over outcome

These are life skills as much as sports skills — and developing them early can make a big difference in how children handle challenges later on.

5. Early Foundation = Smoother Progression

Kids who begin with a strong technical and mental base:

• Move more smoothly through the Hot Shots levels

• Are better prepared for match play and school or club competition

• Have more fun because they’re equipped to enjoy rallies, games, and challenges

It’s much easier to build good habits early than to fix technical issues later.

Final Word: Make It Fun and Consistent

The key is to make tennis enjoyable and part of their routine. Whether through weekly group lessons, occasional private sessions, or hitting at the park — every bit of experience helps.

When kids start with a strong foundation, they’re not just learning tennis — they’re learning to love it.

If you are interested in getting your child into tennis at the Hot Shots level, we'd love to hear from you. We offer private lessons in Melbourne at our location in Caulfield South, so if you live within the Malvern, Glen Huntly, Carnegie, Caulfield, Brighton East or surounding areas of Melbourne, get in touch with the team today!

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1. One-on-One Attention

In a private lesson, the coach can focus 100% on your child:

• Correct grip, swing and footwork in real time

• Tailor drills to your child's learning style

• Spend more time on the specific shots or movements they need help with

Even 20–30 minutes of one-on-one time can make a big difference.

2. Faster Skill Progression

Private lessons help:

• Reinforce what’s taught in group sessions

• Develop good habits early (before bad ones settle in)

• Improve rallying, consistency, and technique faster

This often results in more confidence and quicker transitions through Red → Orange → Green ball levels.

3. Build Confidence and Focus

Some children thrive in a quieter, less competitive environment.

• Private lessons help shy or new players feel safe to ask questions

• Kids get more reps without waiting in line

• The attention makes them feel important and successful

4. Tailored to Age, Energy & Personality

Whether your child is:

• Super active and needs challenges,

• A bit unsure and needs encouragement, or

• Keen on competition...

…the lesson can be custom-fit to them, something group coaching can’t always do.

5. Great for Match Prep or Hot Shots Challenges

Private lessons are perfect before:

• Hot Shots match play

• Club “fun days”

• School tennis carnivals

• Moving up to the next colour level

They help your child walk onto court feeling confident and prepared.

BONUS: It Makes Group Lessons Even Better

Private sessions can support what’s being taught in group Hot Shots classes — giving your child extra tools, feedback, and fun mini goals to work on between sessions.

Who’s it For?

• Beginners who want a gentle start

• Keen kids who want to improve fast

• Group lesson students who need extra support

• Young players preparing for comp or challenges

If you have ever thought about a private lesson for your child, get in touch with us today and find out about our private coaching options in Caulfield South, Prahran & Richmond Locations.

Fit For Kids Co.

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Incorporating physical activity into early learning isn’t just a fun way to burn energy, it’s also a vital part of a child’s overall development. At Fit For Kids, we specialise in delivering age appropriate, engaging, and safe sports programs tailored specifically for Early Learning Centres (ELCs).

Whether you’re looking to enrich your Pre-Kinder and Kinder groups' weekly schedules or bring in a fresh new incursion experience, here’s why Fit For Kids could be the perfect fit for your centre.

Designed for Little Learners

Our sessions are crafted by experienced coaches who understand the unique needs of children aged 3–5. We focus on developing gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and teamwork all while keeping things fun, supportive, and inclusive.

Each activity is developmentally appropriate and adjusted to suit different energy levels, personalities, and group sizes.

Structured and Purposeful Play

Every Fit For Kids session has a clear structure, combining warm-ups, movement games, skill-building activities, and cool-downs. We aim to help children build confidence, resilience, and physical literacy in a format that’s engaging and manageable within your ELC routine.

Professional Coaches + Reliable Delivery

Our coaches bring energy, professionalism, and a child-first mindset to every visit. We arrive fully equipped and ready to run our sessions independently, giving your educators the opportunity to observe, support, or simply take a short breather whilst we engage with the group.

Small Group Focus

We work with a maximum of 10 children per group, allowing for meaningful interaction, safety, and individual attention. This ensures every child is seen, heard, and actively involved and so that no one’s left on the sidelines.

Flexible and Convenient

We understand that ELC schedules can be complex. That’s why we offer flexible availability and can adapt our sessions to suit your routines and room transitions.

A Positive Partnership

When you choose Fit For Kids, you’re gaining a trusted partner who values the wellbeing and development of your children. We’re here to make your job easier and your program even stronger.

Ready to get started?
Contact us today to organise your next ELC Incursion or term session in Melbourne. 

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