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Why Should Kids Play Outside? Benefits of Outdoor Play for Kids

First, having kids play outside helps them gain advanced motor skills. It also lowers body mass and leads to better general health.

Playing Outside in the Yard: 8 Tips to Keep it Fun & Safe for Kids

1. Keep little ones close. Make sure you (or another adult) are watching closely so younger children don't wander off or up the swingset alone or play near the ...

Outdoor play - Raising Children Network

Playing outside gives your child the chance to explore the natural environment and have adventures. Your child can play games, test their physical limits, ...

I hate playing outside in my yard : r/toddlers - Reddit

It definitely gets easier when they're older. I also hated going outside in our yard when my kids were younger. Now that mine are 8,6 and 3 it's ...

Playing Outside: Why It's Important for Kids - HealthyChildren.org

Outdoor play ideas by age. Playing outside and exploring nature is for all ages! Some ideas to consider: Bring your infant or toddler outside.

The Benefits of Outdoor Play: Why It Matters

“Outdoor play helps children grow socially, helping them to develop healthy ways of forming friendships, responding to physical interaction, and using their ...

73 Backyard Activities to keep kids busy all summer

This list of activities will boost body and brain development more than any worksheet can while still targeting lots of fine motor, visual perceptual, and ...

Backyard Ideas to Keep Kids Playing Outside All Summer

We brainstormed backyard ideas and had a few criteria. We found over a dozen backyard ideas that met these criteria and our “epic” backyard was born.

Recommendations for Outdoor Play Yards - Community Playthings

Play yards should always be large enough to contain the full variety of activities children require for healthy development outdoors.

Why Outdoor Play Is Essential for Healthy Development | NAEYC

What are the benefits of outdoor play? · 1. It invites children to learn science · 2. It creates opportunities for social interaction and collaboration · 3. It ...

24 Adventurous Backyard Ideas for Outdoor Play - Pinterest

Got Kids? Looking to make your Yard a FUN place to play? These Back Yard Ideas are full of adventure - and most are done-in-a-weekend projects!

Outdoor Activities for Kids - Keep Kids and Lawn Healthy - NG Turf

Below are a few outdoor activities for kids, along with several considerations to help keep your children — and your lawn — healthy this spring.

27 Outdoor Games That Are Fun For The Whole Family - BuzzFeed

18. A Kan Jam disc toss game built for the family that's always making up games around the house — but this time, take it outside. Take some ...

Outdoor Toys for Kids, Toddler Toys, Yard Toys - Hearthsong

Children learn to judge situations and think creatively through play on outdoor obstacles. Playing outdoor games and participating in outdoor activities has ...

6 reasons children need to play outside - Harvard Health

It's not just children; adults are spending less time outdoors as well. Here are six crucial ways playing outside helps children: 1 ...

Outdoor play space essentials - Little Lifelong Learners

I've compiled a list based on the spaces and kinds of play our three young children enjoy the most so I hope these ideas inspire you too!

30 Classic Outdoor Games for Kids - WIRED

From perennial favorites Hide and Seek, Telephone and Capture the Flag to the less common Blind Man's Bluff, Spud and Crack the Whip, ...

DIY Backyard Ideas For Kids - Pinterest

If you want your kids to play outside more consider these backyard ideas for kids. Some are pretty simple to make yet can create a lot fun for your kids.

18 Outdoor Games for Kids - Parents

From capture the flag to tag—with a twist—we've, rounded up our favorite outdoor games for kids ... Capture the Flag.

40 Classic Outdoor Games for Kids: Backyard Games, Playground ...

From hide-and-seek to ghost in the graveyard, these outdoor games are sure to keep your crew, and whichever neighborhood kids stop by, busy for hours.