MoovCenters: A practical early years movement program for your whole center.
MoovCenters gives kindergartens, nurseries, schools and after-school programs simple, ready-to-use movement activities that educators can teach with confidence.
200+ playful, purposeful movement activities for children aged 4–7.
Make movement easier for busy educators
Children need regular opportunities to move, practice physical skills and build confidence in what their bodies can do.
However, educators may not always have the time to search for suitable activities, prepare complete movement lessons or decide which skills to teach first.
MoovCenters gives your team a practical place to begin.
Instead of creating a movement program from scratch, educators can choose ready-to-use activities and lessons that are easy to understand, simple to prepare and flexible enough to fit into the existing day.
Activities can be used as:
- Short classroom movement breaks
- Morning-circle activities
- Transition activities
- Playground games
- Small-group challenges
- Planned movement sessions
- Full movement lessons
Children can practice activities individually, as pairs, in small or large groups, and a variety of spaces, indoor and out.
What is MoovCenters?
MoovCenters is the MoovKids product created specifically for kindergartens, nurseries, schools and after-school programs.
MoovCenters brings together ready-to-use movement activities, short instructional videos and the wider MoovKids educator resources in one simplified organisational offer.
The activities are based on Darlene Koskinen’s many years of experience teaching children and helping adults introduce movement in an engaging, meaningful and developmentally-appropriate way.
MoovCenters is suitable for:
- Kindergartens and early years centers
- Nurseries and preschools
- Primary or elementary schools
- After-school programs
- Child-focused organisations
- Teams with several educators
Everything your educators need to get children moving
Save planning time
Educators can choose a ready-to-use lesson instead of spending time searching for ideas or creating lessons from the beginning.
Build staff confidence
Adult-directed and child-directed videos help educators introduce activities clearly and support children who benefit from visual demonstration and predictable instructions.
Use simple equipment
Many activities use familiar items such as balls, beanbags, hoops and ropes. Cones, floor markers and mats can also be added to facilitate implementation.
Work with the space you have
Activities can be adapted for classrooms, corridors, playgrounds, halls and other indoor or outdoor spaces.
Support different group sizes
Educators can choose activities suitable for one child, pairs, small groups or a full class.
Fit movement into the existing routine
MoovCenters helps educators add manageable movement opportunities during morning circle, transitions, movement breaks, playground time or full sessions.
Help children build fundamental movement skills
MoovCenters activities support key areas of early physical development.
Balance and stability
Children practice controlling their bodies while still and while moving.
Locomotor skills
Activities include movements such as walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping and galloping.
Manipulative skills
Children practice object-control skills such as throwing, catching, rolling, kicking and striking.
Spatial awareness
Children learn about direction, distance, timing, position and how their bodies move through space.
Coordination and motor planning
Children practice organising and controlling movements in the correct order.
Confidence and participation
Enjoyable, achievable activities encourage children to take part, to practice and to experience progress.
What is included
Your MoovCenters access includes:
- 200+ movement activities
- Short instructional activity videos
- Individual, partner and group activities
- Movement games and challenges
- Ball, beanbag, hoop and rope activities
- Indoor and outdoor movement ideas
- Activities for small and large spaces
- Movement-break ideas
- Full lesson ideas
- Printable educator resources
- Planning and implementation guidance
- Access for your center’s educators
How to use MoovCenters
1. Choose an activity
Select an activity based on the movement skill, equipment, group size or space you would like to use.
2. Watch the demonstration
Use the short video to understand the activity and how it can be introduced to children.
Read the provided essential text.
3. Prepare simple equipment
Gather familiar items such as balls, beanbags, hoops, ropes or floor markers.
4. Teach and adapt
Use the activity with an individual child, partners, a small group or the whole class.
5. Repeat and build confidence
Regular practice helps children develop their movement skills while educators become increasingly confident teaching them.
Designed for organisational use
MoovCenters is created for kindergartens, nurseries, schools and after-school programs.
It gives educators shared access to movement activities, instructional videos and practical teaching resources they can return to throughout the year.
Individuals looking for personal access should explore MoovKit.
Organisations with multiple schools, centers or locations can contact MoovKids to discuss the most suitable access arrangement.
MoovCenters or MoovEducators?
Choose the level of support that fits your team
MoovCenters
For kindergartens, nurseries, schools and after-school programs that want ongoing access to movement activities, instructional videos and educator resources.
Best for: Teams ready to choose and use the resources independently.
MoovEducators
For organisations that want a guided movement-education journey with training, monthly webinars, manageable implementation steps, mentoring and direct support from Darlene.
Best for: Teams that need more structure, confidence, accountability and implementation support.
Created by an experienced children’s movement educator
MoovKids was created by Darlene Koskinen, an experienced movement educator, who has spent decades teaching children and developing practical ways to help them become coordinated, capable and confident.
Her approach combines clear demonstrations, purposeful activities, observation, repetition and developmentally-appropriate progression.
Darlene created MoovKids to help educators teach movement well and give children a strong physical foundation from an early age.
Simple annual access for your center
MoovCenters Annual Access
From 588€
Your organisation receives ongoing access to MoovCenters movement activities, instructional videos and educator resources.
For centers that need greater payment flexibility, the annual fee may be paid in two or three instalments on request.
How the enquiry process works
Complete a short form with basic information about your organisation and what your team needs help with.
Darlene can then provide the relevant MoovCenters details, answer your questions and help you decide on the most suitable next step.
Frequently asked questions
What ages is MoovCenters designed for?
Most activities are suitable for children aged 4–7. There is a small selection of activities for “toddlers” aged 3. Activities should always be selected and adapted according to the children’s stage of development, ability and their needs.
Do educators need movement qualifications?
No specialist qualification is required to begin using the activities. The videos and supporting resources are designed to help educators teach with greater confidence.
What equipment will we need?
Many activities use balls, beanbags, hoops and ropes. Cones, floor markers and mats can also be helpful. Many activities need no equipment at all.
Can the activities be used indoors?
Yes. Most of the activities can be used in a variety of indoor spaces such as gym rooms, classrooms, corridors, smaller indoor spaces. There are also activities meant for the playground or other outdoor areas.
Are we expected to deliver complete movement lessons?
No. A single activities can be taught as movement breaks, transition activities, games and challenges. Or, multiple activities can be combined into a full lesson. You can also access dozens of ready-to-use lesson plans to teach a full lesson or any activity you choose.
Is MoovCenters for individual users?
No. MoovCenters is designed for organizations. Individuals should explore MoovKit.
How much does MoovCenters cost?
MoovCenters is offered as an annual organisational licence for €588 per year.
Can we pay in installments?
Yes. Payment in two or three instalments may be available on request. These are payment arrangements for the same annual access.
Give your educators a simpler way to make movement part of every day.
Provide your team with practical activities, short instructional videos and valuable resources that help children build fundamental movement skills through enjoyable, purposeful movement.
For kindergartens, nurseries, schools and after-school programs.
