❤️That Friday feeling on a Thursday.
P4: Getting creative with the outdoor chalk. Apologies in advance to our adults!! (at least the uniforms can go in the washing machine tonight as our children are off school tomorrow)
Outdoor play is an important part of childhood.
Children need to remain active throughout the day; promoting outdoor play allows them to get fresh air and explore their environment more. Hands-on learning, the natural environment and loose parts in the outdoors stimulate children’s senses through what they hear, touch, see and feel.
The Benefits of Outdoor Play
Outdoor play improves physical development
Physical skills are important for growth, physical coordination and the movement of the body. When children play outdoors they increase their ability to balance, jump, climb, throw, run and skip.
More friends! (aka improved social development)
Outdoor play provides children with the opportunity to gain social skills by interacting, collaborating and negotiating with others.
Increased Imagination
Being outdoors gives children the opportunity to pretend to be anything they want, for example, to be a bear in the wild or a chef in the kitchen.
Gain knowledge and appreciation for the natural world
Children learn about the natural elements and their surroundings when they are outside. For example, they learn about the weather, the change in seasons, and different animals that are found outside.
source: Early childhood education blog
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