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Posted on 2 march 23 by Admin | 3 min read

On average, kids today spend anywhere between five toseven hours a day staring at electronic devices like phones, laptops, tablets and TVs. Studies have proved that kids today tend to swap active outdoor recreation for more sedentary activities, often adversely impacting their health and quality of life. However, with more and more evidence supporting the benefits of physical activity, especially outdoors, parents should encourage and create opportunities for gainful outdoor engagement of the little ones.

Outdoor play is essential for healthy development, especially in children’s early years. Being active outside provides little ones with valuable experiences that can directly impact their physical development, social skills, creativity, and even their intelligence.

Exercise and Physical Health

Kids who spend more time outdoors playing are less likely to develop weight-related health issues because they are able to engage in active play. Children should have at least an hour of active play a day, and outdoor spaces are the perfect environment to naturally encourage this.

Running, skipping, jumping, and climbing all help those little bodies to grow stronger muscles, and build up their endurance. Besides, establishing this positive relationship with physical activity in a child’s early years sets them up for a healthy attitude towards maintaining an active lifestyle into adulthood.

Improved Motor Skills

Many outdoor activities naturally help young children develop essential motor skills like coordination, agility, balance, and dexterity. Kids who are encouraged to explore outdoor environments will put their abilities to the test and constantly develop new skills through trial and error.

For those who aren’t walking yet, pushing them on a swing is a great exercise for early motor skills development! Swinging encourages kids to engage all their muscles as they learn to sit up, hold on, and balance with the movement.

Sunshine (Vitamin D)

Our bodies require regular sun exposure to produce Vitamin D, and children who play outside produce ample amounts of it. Vitamin D aids in immune system development, strong bone and muscle growth, and even allows our bodies to heal more efficiently.

Sensory Engagement

Kids will naturally engage all five of their senses while playing outside, which strengthens their ability to process sensory stimulation. For toddlers, outdoor play can help them build familiarity with a variety of sensory experiences, and promotes more positive responses to them. Outdoor environments also present endless opportunities for kids to use their imagination and grow creatively.

Relationship Building

Public outdoor spaces are where kids are introduced to new friends who are, oftentimes, different from them. This can help kids feel more comfortable entering situations where they are required to collaborate with new people and practice skills that will be useful well into their adult lives.

Better Communication Skills

When kids make new friends, they naturally develop an awareness of others’ feelings and emotions as they interact together in a safe and positive space. This encourages healthy communication between peers and nurtures healthy bonding.

Love and Respect for Nature

Kids who are exposed to the outdoors begin to appreciate the wonders of nature, a virtue they will carry along well into their adult life.

Visit Yello

At Yello preschool, our programsrevolve around the holistic development of the child. This includes various outdoor and extracurricular activities. All our campuses have ample space and infrastructure for engaging in outdoor activities. You can consider Yello a safe haven with a strict safety protocol that nurtures a healthy environment for your kids’ mental and physical health. So, prioritize your children’s learning and safety to enrol them in the perfect & safest preschool in Bangalore, at Yello!

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