For Teachers
What if Every Child Could Thrive?
written by Louise McClelland What if every child woke up excited to learn, play, and grow in a space where they felt safe, supported, and seen? What if every adult around them knew how to nurture that well-being, at school, at home, and in the community? At Ever Active, these are the types of questions…
Read MoreWalking & Wheeling Through Winter
written by Jenn Mireau New data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (2022–2024) shows that many children and youth are still not getting enough daily physical activity. While more than half of children aged 5–11 achieve the recommended 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity, only 21% of youth aged 12–17 meet this benchmark. These findings highlight…
Read MoreHot Tips for Cold Weather Recess
written by Chesa Peter Cold Weather doesn’t have to freeze fun! When the snow starts falling and the thermometer dips, recess can quickly become one of the most debated times of the school day. How cold is too cold? What if students forget their mittens, again?! And how do we offer students choice when space…
Read MoreBehind The Joyline
Written by Mason Ulvestad Now Introducing…Ever Active In what is shaping up to be our worst-kept secret, we’ve rebranded! With a refreshed brand and updated name (with some joylines!), we can better reflect our commitment to our new vision and mission. The new look recognizes both school and community spaces as integral environments to nurture…
Read MoreGet Outdoors and Reimagine Learning at Shaping the Future 2026
Written by Louise McClelland Conference professional learning doesn’t have to mean just sitting in a hotel ballroom. At Shaping the Future 2026, we’re stepping outside, literally, and inviting attendees to reimagine how learning can look, feel and thrive in the outdoors. This year, we’re heading to Edmonton, where the conference will still feature the interactive…
Read MoreWhy Staff Well-Being Belongs at the Centre of Every Board Decision
Written by Louise McClelland As Alberta welcomes new and seasoned school trustees, it’s important to note the unique position of influence these folks have. While much of the attention in governance is on budgets, policies, and student outcomes, one of the most powerful levers for positive impact is the well-being of teachers and school staff.…
Read MoreFinding Balance: Wellness After the Return to the Classroom
Written by: Leith Monaghan The Return When the cold crisp air begins to infiltrate the dog days of summer, the educator’s senses begin to tingle, signalling it is almost time for the “return” – the seasonal fall migration from a teacher’s summer locale to their winter working grounds in the classroom. The “return” can be…
Read MoreJournaling in Physical Education and Wellness (PE&W)
Written by Chesa Peter In alignment with the new Alberta K-6 PE&W curriculum, Ever Active has released the PE&W Student Journal resource in both English and French. This resource includes over 50 journaling prompts and pages per grade, and is currently available for at no cost! Why Journaling Fits in Physical Education and Wellness Journaling…
Read MoreJourney of ReconciliACTION
Written by Leith Monaghan Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a holiday observed in Canada that honours the victims and survivors of Canada’s residential school system and their families and communities. It also coincides with Orange Shirt Day, a movement inspired from the…
Read MoreActive School Travel: Tools for Change
Why should school communities promote active transportation modes for school travel? Some data to consider: According to the baseline Family Travel Survey collected by Ever Active Schools between 2019 and 2024 in Alberta, 32.8% of families (n=6190 responses) use active modes of transportation most often for trips to school, while 36.7% of families (n=6403 responses)…
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