During the ages of 4-6, it is important to introduce physical activity to children in a way that is unstructured and focuses on play. Physical activity can boost self-esteem, build a healthy body, improve stress management, and promote learning in a young child. Make sure your child understands some of these benefits and how good moving is for your body! Now is a good age to focus on games that involve movement and balance to enhance their motor skills. As they grow comfortable with running and jumping, introduce equipment that can further progress their skill. You can do this by adding balls to catch or a jump rope to jump with. This is a great time to have your child try out their balance on a bike, with or without training wheels. Music is a good way to inspire fun movement by encouraging dancing and moving to a rhythm. Along with promoting play, make sure to try and limit screen time to no more than 2 hours a day. Encourage more outside play that gets the body moving!