Their pattern of physical activity is often set for life by the time kids finish high school. Fitness and physical activity can become a family affair. Take time together. Play games in the park. Bicycle around the neighborhood.
Children go through distinct developmental stages.
Activities good for one age level may not be good for another. Develop good eating habits and do not use food, especially sweets and high-fat snacks, to reward or bribe. Practice basic skills, such as throwing, kicking, and jumping. Let the experience be fun. Skill naturally improves with practice.