At Bow Valley Child Care Centre, we are fortunate to be able to able to offer a variety of opportunities to the children develop gross motor skills throughout the day. Children have the opportunity to exercise on our child sized fitness machines, play sports and games, dance, practice yoga, pilates, balance beams and stretching in a versatile space we refer to as the "gym”.

Outdoor play is also an integral part of our physical literacy program. All children are scheduled for outdoor time each day subject to weather. Our outdoor play space features three large play structures including tunnels and slides, as well as a variety planned activities.  During the summer the older children enjoy picnic lunches and snacks outside.  The younger children are taken on stroller and community buggy rides outside on the rotunda and park area weather permitting.

Part of physical literacy is also the development of fine motor skills through manipulation of small materials. In each classroom at BVCCC there are many unique opportunities for fine motor development with the use of sensory bins, sorting and counting activities, sand and water play, puzzles and playdough.

Gym Planning
Outdoor Planning