| Kids workout (Ages 5+ years) | Kids workout (Ages 5+ years) | Kids | Join Virgin Active instructor and mentor Yolisa Hamilton and her son Lillitha Hamilton as they take you through a great workout to do with your kids between online classes, or simply to get their blood flowing. | Read more | 2020-05-25T22:00:00Z | kids-workout | | 384 | | |
| Ribbons activity (Infants 3+ months) | Ribbons activity (Infants 3+ months) | Kids | Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons! | Read more | 2020-05-24T22:00:00Z | ribbons-activity | | 382 | | |
| Scavenger hunt (3+ years) | Scavenger hunt (3+ years) | Kids | The hunt is on! | Read more | 2020-05-21T22:00:00Z | scavenger-hunt | | 381 | | |
| The whole child | The whole child | Kids | Today, more than ever, we are aware of the significant influence of physical activity on overall health. | | 2020-05-18T22:00:00Z | the-whole-child | | 377 | | |
| Contact paper activity (great for babies who can sit unsupported, to older kids) | Contact paper activity (great for babies who can sit unsupported, to older kids) | Kids | The activity promotes shoulder stability, reaching skills and is great for all ages, from babies who can sit or stand unsupported, right up to those aspiring Picasso's. | Read more | 2020-05-15T22:00:00Z | contact-paper-activity | | 376 | | |
| Catch the snow game (4+ year olds) | Catch the snow game (4+ year olds) | Kids | “I don’t know what to do, the more I run, the more weight I put on.” Said one snowball to the other. | Read more | 2020-05-12T22:00:00Z | catch-the-snow | | 373 | | |
| DIY stimulation for babies and toddlers | DIY stimulation for babies and toddlers | Kids | Explore more! | Read more | 2020-05-10T22:00:00Z | diy-stimulation-for-babies-and-toddlers | | 370 | | |
| Locomotion memory game | Locomotion memory game | Kids | So come on, come on. Do the locomotion with me! (In the tune of the song) | Read more | 2020-05-05T22:00:00Z | locomotion-memory-game | | 364 | | |
| Spin the bottle - kid-friendly edition | Spin the bottle - kid-friendly edition | Kids | Develop those motor skills while encouraging listening and creativity with this fun, kid-friendly version of Spin the Bottle by Sipho Marima, Virgin Active Regional Kids Specialist for Gauteng South. | Read more | 2020-05-04T22:00:00Z | spin-the-bottle | | 361 | | |
| Kids Swimming training | Kids Swimming training | Kids | Happiness is a day at the pool! | Read more | 2020-04-28T22:00:00Z | kids-swimming-training | | 356 | | |
| Stacking shapes is heaps of fun | Stacking shapes is heaps of fun | Kids | Kids: “Adults call it workout out. We call it playing.” | Read more | 2020-04-23T22:00:00Z | stacking-shapes-is-heaps-of-fun | | 350 | | |
| Kids core strength activity | Kids core strength activity | Kids | Adore your core. | Read more | 2020-04-21T22:00:00Z | kids-core-strength-activity | | 344 | | |
| Catch in the cup with Cath | Catch in the cup with Cath | Kids | Gotta catch ‘em all! | Read more | 2020-04-20T22:00:00Z | catch-in-the-cup-with-cath | | 341 | | |
| Animal walks – 3+ years | Animal walks – 3+ years | Kids | Live like someone left the gate open! | Read more | 2020-04-19T22:00:00Z | animal-walks | | 338 | | |
| Locomotion activity for kids | Locomotion activity for kids | Kids | Here is a short Locomotion activity video created by Lauren Bath, a qualified Kinderkineticist, who works at Dynamic Steps Kinderkinetics and Stellenbosch Kinderkinetics. | Read more | 2020-04-15T22:00:00Z | locomotion-activity-for-kids | | 326 | | |
| Hopping: A FUNdamental movement skill | Hopping: A FUNdamental movement skill | Kids | Children have a full time job. It’s called play! | Read more | 2020-04-15T22:00:00Z | hopping | | 329 | | |
| Play big to develop gross motor skills | Play big to develop gross motor skills | Kids | Children develop gross motor skills by climbing, running, jumping and playing. This helps to build upper body strength and muscle tone, so their bodies are supported while they work and play. | Read more | 2020-04-14T22:00:00Z | play-big-to-develop-gross-motor-skills | | 320 | | |
| Play and learn: Activities that teach | Play and learn: Activities that teach | Kids | Teaching children through play makes it both fun and beneficial for them. Whether playing inside or outdoors, games and activities that teach will help children to develop vital skills. | | 2020-04-14T22:00:00Z | play-and-learn-activities-that-teach | | 321 | | |
| Challenge accepted: Activities that stimulate | Challenge accepted: Activities that stimulate | Kids | When school holiday boredom sets in, it’s time to up the ante and introduce some different games and activities. Here are some ideas for activities that challenge and stimulate children. | Read more | 2020-04-14T22:00:00Z | challenge-accepted-activities-that-stimulate | | 322 | | |
| Ways to learn | Ways to learn | Kids | There are many ways to learn and because children have different learning styles, it is essential to use a variety of styles to capture their interest and encourage broader learning. | Read more | 2020-04-14T22:00:00Z | ways-to-learn | | 323 | | |
| Musical chairs with Sipho | Musical chairs with Sipho | Kids | Musical chairs with Sipho Marima combines music with movement, creating a fun game for the whole family. | Read more | 2020-04-14T22:00:00Z | musical-chairs-with-sipho | | 324 | | |
| 10min of kids speed-work with Fatima | 10min of kids speed-work with Fatima | Kids | Join Fatima from Virgin Active for 10 minutes of kids speedwork. Focusing on improving throwing and catching. | | 2020-04-13T22:00:00Z | 10min-of-kids-speed-work-with-fatima | | 314 | | |
| Kids dance class with Vee | Kids dance class with Vee | Kids | Dance first. Think later. It’s the natural order! | | 2020-04-13T22:00:00Z | kids-dance-class-with-vee | | 316 | | |
| Washing basket target practice – 4+ years | Washing basket target practice – 4+ years | Kids | Hoop, there it is! | Read more | 2020-04-07T22:00:00Z | washing-basket-target-practice | | 302 | | |
| How to nurture little scientists at home | How to nurture little scientists at home | Kids | Encourage and nurture little scientists and keep their love of science alive with these 15 science projects to do at home. | Read more | 2020-04-06T22:00:00Z | how-to-nurture-little-scientists-at-home | | 288 | | |
| Explore and learn | Explore and learn | Kids | Science is all around us and children are natural born scientists. They are excited to explore and learn – it begins in infancy and continues throughout their development. | Read more | 2020-04-06T22:00:00Z | explore-and-learn | | 289 | | |
| Here's how to be eco-friendly | Here's how to be eco-friendly | Kids | We need to show our love for and protect and preserve our natural environment by being eco-friendly. Here are nine projects children can do at home. | Read more | 2020-04-06T22:00:00Z | how-to-be-eco-friendly | | 290 | | |
| Upcycling projects to help the planet | Upcycling projects to help the planet | Kids | With so much waste in the world around us, teaching children about the value of recycling or upcycling is important. | Read more | 2020-04-06T22:00:00Z | upcycling-projects-to-help-the-planet | | 291 | | |
| Natural learning opportunities | Natural learning opportunities | Kids | The great outdoors provides numerous natural learning opportunities, healthy activities and endless fun for children. | Read more | 2020-04-06T22:00:00Z | natural-learning-opportunities | | 292 | | |
| Tick-Tock: teaching children about telling time | Tick-Tock: teaching children about telling time | Kids | The concept of time is a tricky one for children. Here are some creative ways to explore the concept and help teach them about telling time. | Read more | 2020-04-06T22:00:00Z | tick-tock-telling-time | | 294 | | |
| Crafty creations: art from recyclables | Crafty creations: art from recyclables | Kids | Creating art and crafting are wonderful ways for children to express themselves and learn skills. And, it’s even better when they learn to create art from recyclables. | Read more | 2020-04-06T22:00:00Z | crafty-creations-art-from-recyclables | | 295 | | |
| Boredom busting activities for children | Boredom busting activities for children | Kids | Entertaining bored children is easy with these recommended boredom-busting activities. The good news is that you won’t necessarily need to go out and buy anything. It’s all about repackaging, recycling and upcycling. | Read more | 2020-04-06T22:00:00Z | boredom-busting-activities-for-children | | 296 | | |
| Boredom-busting indoor activities | Boredom-busting indoor activities | Kids | Don’t let miserable weather get you and the children down, delve into your cupboards for odds and ends and use our boredom-busting indoor activities and craft ideas to keep them entertained indoors. | Read more | 2020-04-06T22:00:00Z | boredom-busting-indoor-activities | | 297 | | |
| Experiment and learn with Kitchen Science | Experiment and learn with Kitchen Science | Kids | Start learning about science in the kitchen. Using ordinary household ingredients and equipment you can turn your kitchen into a scientific lab and a teaching hub. | Read more | 2020-04-06T22:00:00Z | experiment-and-learn-with-kitchen-science | | 286 | | |
| Recreate the Olympics in the backyard | Recreate the Olympics in the backyard | Kids | Is your child a budding sports star with dreams of one day competing in the Olympic games? Here’s how, with a little imagination, you can recreate the Olympics in the backyard and unlock their potential in a safe environment. | Read more | 2020-04-05T22:00:00Z | recreate-the-olympics-in-the-safety-of-your-backyard | | 274 | | |
| From odd socks to playful puppets | From odd socks to playful puppets | Kids | One of life’s great mysteries is that of lost socks. And what do you do with one sock? Use it for imaginative play, of course. We show you how to turn odd socks into playful puppets. | Read more | 2020-04-05T22:00:00Z | from-odd-socks-to-playful-puppets | | 275 | | |
| Extra, Extra: Learn all about it | Extra, Extra: Learn all about it | Kids | Remember the cry of the newspaper vendors? “Extra, Extra, read all about it!” It’s not something we hear much anymore as more and more newspapers migrate online. But the old-school, hard copy newspaper is a valuable resource and powerful tool for learning | Read more | 2020-04-05T22:00:00Z | newspapers-a-valuable-source-and-powerful-tool-for-learning | | 276 | | |
| Exercise the brain with thinking games | Exercise the brain with thinking games | Kids | Help children to develop social skills and improve their creativity. You just need to exercise the brain with thinking games. | Read more | 2020-04-05T22:00:00Z | exercise-the-brain-with-thinking-games | | 277 | | |
| Under Construction: Benefit from building things | Under Construction: Benefit from building things | Kids | If you look through any child’s toy box, you’re bound to find building blocks in one form or another. It could be stacking cups, Lego bricks or wooden blocks, even playdough – any of which can be used for construction. | Read more | 2020-04-05T22:00:00Z | under-construction-benefit-from-building-things | | 278 | | |
| Get out the toys. it's playtime | Get out the toys. it's playtime | Kids | It’s playtime and toys provide more than just fun and games. They give children with an opportunity to learn and explore the world. | Read more | 2020-04-05T22:00:00Z | its-play-time | | 279 | | |
| 15min kids boxing workout with Fatima | 15min kids boxing workout with Fatima | Kids | Join Fatima from Virgin Active and her two kids for an energy blasting kids boxing workout for the whole family. | Read more | 2020-04-05T22:00:00Z | kids-boxing-workout-with-fatima | | 283 | | |
| Jumping shapes game for kids | Jumping shapes game for kids | Kids | Those who don’t jump will never fly! | | 2020-04-05T22:00:00Z | jumping-shapes-game-for-kids | | 284 | | |
| Colour fun volume 1 | Colour fun volume 1 | Kids | Add a little colour to your life. | Read more | 2020-04-02T22:00:00Z | colour-fun-volume-1 | | 269 | | |
| Bean bag toss. 3+ years | Bean bag toss. 3+ years | Kids | Let the hula-hula games begin! | Read more | 2020-04-02T22:00:00Z | bean-bag-toss | | 272 | | |
| Wall kick target practice | Wall kick target practice | Kids | All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and someone that believes in them. | Read more | 2020-04-01T22:00:00Z | wall-kick-target-practice | | 267 | | |
| Kids throwing activity | Kids throwing activity | Kids | All you need for this kids throwing activity is paper plates, highlighters, putty, a few tennis balls and you’re a-for-away. | Read more | 2020-04-01T22:00:00Z | kids-throwing-activity | | 268 | | |
| Stop, slow, go | Stop, slow, go | Kids | We are always on the lookout for interactive fun to get the whole family moving. | Read more | 2020-03-31T22:00:00Z | stop-slow-go | | 265 | | |
| Ring toss for kids | Ring toss for kids | Kids | Ring toss is a fun and interactive game for kids ages four and older. You can use various supplies that you have around the house, along with some old products which would otherwise be thrown in the bin or recycled. | Read more | 2020-03-30T22:00:00Z | ring-toss-for-kids | | 260 | | |
| Rainbow Hopscotch Challenge 3+ years | Rainbow Hopscotch Challenge 3+ years | Kids | Before lockdown, rainbows of all shapes and sizes filled windows as kids took on the challenge to spread hope, love and happiness to people walking past their home. | Read more | 2020-03-27T22:00:00Z | rainbow-hopscotch-challenge | | 247 | | |
| Family wheelbarrow races (4+ years) | Family wheelbarrow races (4+ years) | Kids | A day at the races! Staying active as a family is extremely important. | Read more | 2020-03-27T22:00:00Z | family-wheelbarrow-races | | 249 | | |
