Outdoor Play Time is Important
Do you want your kid to eat better, sleep better, be physically and psychologically healthy, have good social skills, be independent, appreciate nature...?
Unstructured playtime in outdoor play space is the key.
It’s not a luxury its a necessity.
The child who stays confined to indoors doesn’t get a chance
to connect with nature, explore new places, interact with kids, make memories
and so much more.
Why Unstructured Outdoor Play Time is Important:
- It helps children develop better sense of their body in relation to surroundings.
- Sand and water play has therapeutic benefits including calming, anxiety reduction, and positive emotional expression.
- Provides opportunity for social interactions and teaches tolerance.
- It helps develop imagination
- Helps kids with Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
- kids who spend too much time indoors may develop myopia, the potential short-sightedness can be because of being under artificial light all the time.
- Immune function and vitamin D level is improved by sunlight exposure.
- Develops sense of curiosity and promotes appreciation for nature.
- Kids learn math, science, language and much more in outdoor play areas.
- It’s an excellent outlet for exhausting energy and improving eating and sleeping habits.
- Risky of obesity is reduced.
- Reduces stress.
- It’s vital for physical development including, balancing, jumping, pushing, turning etc
- Helps boost self confidence and self esteem.
- Out door play areas provide sense of security and freedom at the same time.
- Most importantly because, IT IS FUN.
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