What are the benefits of outdoor activities for children?
- Better Physical Health
- Vitamin D Production
- Stress Relief
- Attention and Cognitive Abilities
- Creativity
- Stronger Verbal and Social Skills
- Sensory Stimulation
How to create the right outdoor learning environment!
- Create an action play that incorporates structured and unstructured play.
- Enable easy access and reduce barriers so children learn that there aren’t barriers to playing outdoors.
- Ensure suitable safe and quality play options to avoid hazards.
- Keep your outdoor space safe from harmful tools or hazards.
- Plan outdoor activities carefully and allow enough uninterrupted time in the schedule.
- Create different outdoor learning areas.
- Listen to the children’s feedback, learn and adjust to their needs when necessary.
- *MOST IMPORTANT* Be active with children to model a variety of ways to enjoy outdoor play.
