🌱 CHILDREN AGED 1–4 NEED AT LEAST 180 MINUTES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVERY DAY

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), children aged 1–4 need at least 180 minutes of physical activity of varying types throughout the day. From walking and running to climbing and active play, each experience contributes to a day filled with movement and discovery.

For young children, physical activity is about more than staying active and healthy. It also gives them opportunities to develop coordination, balance, body control, and awareness of their surroundings. As they try new movements and challenges, children gradually become more familiar with their own abilities, explore their environment, and grow more confident in unfamiliar situations.

For children aged 3–4, at least 60 minutes of their daily physical activity should be of moderate to vigorous intensity. This time can be accumulated throughout the day; it does not mean children need to run or move continuously for three hours. What matters is providing varied opportunities for movement that are appropriate for their age and abilities.

To help children explore with confidence, adults play an important role in creating suitable environments, guiding them to recognize safety boundaries, and offering attentive supervision during play. When children encounter age-appropriate challenges, have opportunities to try again, and know that support is available when they need it, each experience can help them understand their bodies and grow a little more each day.

Movement is a natural part of childhood. Children do not need to be shielded from every challenge; they need opportunities to explore, try new things, and grow in an environment suited to their needs, with caring adults by their side.