If this gorgeous pre-summer weather isn’t enough to make you want to stay outside all day, try this…

Young children are kinesthetic learners, which means that they learn through movement. Physical activity fuels the connection between mind and body. What a great excuse to get outside and play!
As young children move their bodies to explore their environment, they build knowledge, strength, and skills…

Children learn problem-solving skills as they try different movements to figure things out; they learn to turn their ideas into actions to accomplish a goal. They learn important concepts like in, out, up, down, over, and under. They learn social skills like cooperation, turn-taking, and self-control.

Sand and water play lays the foundation for future math and science learning, as children explore displacement by playing with sizes and shapes of objects. Mastery of physical skills like walking, running, jumping, balancing, climbing, and swinging also helps children gain self-confidence.

Childhood obesity is a growing concern in our nation, and daily outdoor play is a great natural remedy. From birth, you can help instill a love of movement in your child when you make time for playing outside together. What are you waiting for? Go outside and play!