This week has been all about the Power of Outdoor Play at AoSL! And we
are more than thrilled to celebrate and learn the benefits of playing
outdoors. Giving children the freedom of playing outdoor helps them to feel
happier and calmer. Being outside means that children
naturally get vitamin D, which is proven to help improve moods and
create a positive mental attitude. The freedom of outdoor play also
encourages children to get rid of built up energy, particularly if they
tend to be fidgety when sitting for long periods of time. This leads to
them becoming calmer and ultimately helps them to be more focused in the classroom. Additionally, outdoor play equipment has a little more risk than indoor toys.
Whether it is encouraging children to use slides they might be a little
afraid to go down, or to try challenging play trails; outdoor play
equipment can help children to learn to push their boundaries and become
good at risk assessment. It also teaches them to explore new games and
become confident in learning to try new things without being guided by
adults.
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| Balloon Races |
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| Soccer! |
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| Driving the car! |
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| Counting stick! |
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| Jumping in hoops! |
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| Hopscotch! |
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| Outdoor car races! |
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