Helping children become coordinated, capable and confident through movement.
Movement activities and educator resources created for children ages 4–7.
A FINNISH-INSPIRED MOVEMENT-EDUCATION FRAMEWORK FOR EARLY YEARS
How MoovKids helps you
MoovKids makes it easier for parents, educators, schools and early-years organisations to introduce purposeful movement through activities children enjoy.
Playful movement activities, practical resources and guided educator support for the adults helping children ages 4–7 learn, move and grow.
Whether you are supporting one child, teaching a class or guiding an educator team, MoovKids helps you find a practical way to make movement part of everyday learning.
Recognized by Experts
Movement builds the foundation for learning and life
Children need regular opportunities to move, explore and practice physical skills.
Early movement experiences can support balance, coordination, body awareness, confidence, concentration and participation in everyday activities.
MoovKids brings together clear video guidance, practical activities and educator resources to help adults introduce movement with greater confidence.
MoovKids brings together short instructional videos, practical activities and clear guidance to help adults teach movement with greater confidence.
Activities focus on fundamental movement skills that support children’s physical development and prepare them for more complex movement, sport and everyday activities.
Find the MoovKids option that fits you
Flexible options designed to support your goals—whether you’re getting started or leading a whole center.
MoovKit
Movement activities for
individual users
MoovKit is for parents, homeschoolers, individual educators, coaches and therapists who want personal access to simple, skill-focused movement activities.
Each activity includes adult-directed and child-directed video guidance, helping adults teach more confidently and helping children understand what to expect before taking part.
Many activities require no equipment. Others use simple items such as balls, beanbags, hoops and ropes.
Best for: Individuals supporting children at home, through homeschool, during therapy, in coaching or within their own professional practice.
Monthly and yearly membership
options available.
MoovCenters
Movement resources for early years organisations
MoovCenters is designed for kindergartens, nurseries, schools and after-school programmes that want practical movement activities and educator resources for their team.
Educators can use the activities during planned lessons, morning circle, movement breaks, transitions, outdoor play and other parts of the day.
Adult-directed and child-directed videos help educators understand how to introduce activities while helping children see and hear what to expect before taking part.
Best for: Organisations ready to use MoovKids activities and resources independently.
€588 per year. Instalment options may be available on request.
MoovEducators
Guided movement training and implementation support
MoovEducators is for early years organisations that want more than access to a collection of resources.
This guided four-month collaboration combines movement training, manageable implementation steps, mentoring and direct support from Darlene.
It helps educators build knowledge and confidence, understand what to observe as children practice core skills and introduce movement gradually without trying to change everything at once.
Best for: Teams that need structure, encouragement, accountability and practical guidance.
Guided four-month pilot collaboration.
Practical movement support for different needs and settings
Children need regular opportunities to move, explore and practice physical skills.
Clear video guidance
Adult-directed videos help adults understand how to introduce each activity, while child-directed videos allow children to see and hear the instructions before taking part.
Clear video guidance
Adult-directed videos help adults understand how to introduce each activity, while child-directed videos allow children to see and hear the instructions before taking part.
Simple equipment
Many activities use no equipment or familiar items such as balls, beanbags, hoops and ropes.
Simple Equipment
Many activities use no equipment or familiar items such as balls, beanbags, hoops and ropes.
Flexible to use
Choose activities for one child, pairs, small groups or larger groups, depending on the offer and setting.
Flexible to Use
Choose activities for one child, pairs, small groups or larger groups, depending on the offer and setting.
Easy to fit into the day
Use activities during morning circle, movement breaks, transitions, planned lessons, homeschool routines or outdoor play.
Easy to Fit Into the Day
Use activities during morning circle, movement breaks, transitions, planned lessons, homeschool routines or outdoor play.
Focused on core movement skills
Activities support balance and stability, locomotor movement, manipulative skills, coordination, body awareness and spatial awareness.
Focused on Core
Movement Skills
Activities support balance and stability, locomotor movement, manipulative skills, coordination, body awareness and spatial awareness.
Support for different learning needs
Visual demonstration, repetition and predictable instructions can help children who benefit from seeing an activity before joining in.
Support for different learning needs
Visual demonstration, repetition and predictable instructions can help children who benefit from seeing an activity before joining in.
Created by Darlene Koskinen
Darlene Koskinen is the founder of MoovKids and an experienced children’s movement educator, karate instructor and gymnastics instructor.
Through decades of teaching children, she has learned which activities engage young learners, how to demonstrate movement clearly and how to help adults teach with greater confidence.
MoovKids brings together Darlene’s teaching experience, purposeful movement activities and practical educational approach in a format that individuals and organisations can use.
Featured Movement Packs
Ready-to-use packs for focused movement learning
Featured Movement Packs provide a simple way to access themed resources for a specific movement or learning focus.
MoovKids Sensory Circuit Sets
Fun, simple circuits that support sensory and physical learning through whole-body movement.
MoovTraks Set
Easy-to-create movement tracks using simple equipment, with activities that support coordination, motor planning and early learning.
Trusted by educators, parents and child-focused professionals
See how MoovKids activities and resources are being used to make movement easier, more enjoyable and more purposeful.
Try a free early years movement lesson
DOWNLOAD THE FREE “MIGHTY MOVES” LESSON PLAN
Help children ages 4–7 practice fundamental movement skills with a fun and practical four-activity lesson
you can use straight away
The downloadable PDF includes simple instructions and uses simple, affordable equipment. You will also
receive a link to the instructional activity videos.
Help children build a
stronger movement foundation
Whether you are supporting one child, leading a classroom or guiding an educator team, MoovKids gives you a practical way to make movement part of everyday learning.
