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Hoppers Movie Review & Learning Activities

We recently saw an early release of the Disney & Pixar'd movie, Hoppers. Some kids’ movies are made to distract. Others quietly invite children to think more deeply about the world around them. Hoppers lands firmly in the second category. At first glance, it looks like a fast-paced animated adventure. But beneath the humor and movement is a story that challenges kids to consider perspective, responsibility, and what it really means to interact with nature rather than simply observe it. Animation Review: Visual Storytelling That Serves the Message The animation in Hoppers does far more than entertain. Because the story centers on a human consciousness transferred into a robotic animal body, the film relies heavily on movement, sensory cues, and point-of-view shifts to communicate meaning. The camera drops low to the ground. Sounds feel sharper. Reactions are instinctual rather than verbal. Animals move like animals, not humans in costumes. For children, this makes the...
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10 Fun Fitness Activities for Children


In the words of a wise five year old on a cold Winter’s day, ”Can you put on some Cosmic Yoga, I need to exercise so that I can grow new brain cells.”


Let’s ditch the devices every now and again to make exercise great again and fun again beginning with our children. Exercise is a necessary part of healthy full filling life and so in this blog post I’ll be sharing some fun fitness activities for kids (and maybe parents and caregivers too). 


  1. Run around a grassy area or large open space. This could be a back yard or a park and does not require any toys. The beauty about childhood is that they are still discovering their world so what may seem ordinary to adults is an adventure for them.
  2. As mentioned earlier, Cosmic Yoga, Brain Gym and other exercise programs for kids on YouTube are available for free once you have the internet. They can have their own mini sweat session anywhere. 
  3. Traditional children’s games such as Simon Says, Head Shoulders Knees & Toes, What Time is It Mr. Wolf, How Many Steps To Reach The Queen, Red Light, Green Light, Freeze Dance are always great options to provide a fitness burst. 
  4. Team sporting activities such as Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Hockey etc. not only help with fitness but emphasizes team work and coordinated movement amongst others such as family and peers. 
  5. Random dance parties because this is the stuff of life. Human beings (kids included) do not need any more reason than pleasure itself to move our bodies and burst out in spontaneous dance. 
  6. Individual sporting activities such as swimming, gymnastics, tennis, martial arts etc. not only provide fitness but develops self confidence and determination. 
  7. Playgrounds. To a child, life is one big playground but for the adults who value our sanity we research and bring them to the places they can have the safest and best play experiences. Whether that’s in the back yard, at a local park, indoor playground, or even in the airport! (Yes even airports have playgrounds for kids to play as they wait to board a flight.)
  8. Short nature walks or mini hikes. You’d be surprised how much your stroller sweetie enjoys a brisk stroll through a trail or nature reserve. 
  9. Ride On Toys like tricycles, bicycles, scooters, wiggle cars etc. provide opportunities for them to work on their coordination and flex their muscles. 
  10. Last and most obvious...Exercise Toys for kids like trampolines, the Flybar, jump ropes etc. are great options for any child on their lifelong fun fitness journey. 
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