A large outdoor space often means time
away from direct adult supervision. Nature
play allows children independence
when socially interacting with others,
as well as learning how to entertain
themselves.
Natural settings can
significantly reduce
symptoms of ADHD. Children
who spend time in natural
play areas increase focus and
concentration in the classroom.
A Child at Play
Nature play gives children the ability to try new things and
confront more risk than indoor play. Being outdoors teaches
children to push boundaries and helps them judge risk
more accurately in the future.
When children are allowed to play
freely, they are able to think the way
they want, create the stories and
ideas driven by their imagination,
and be in control of their actions.
Problem solving is a skill that
has to be learned. In nature,
children are confronted
with problems that exist
only in that environment.
Here, they learn different
solutions to problems and
the try and fail method.
CREATIVITY
CONFRONT
RISK
M
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INDEPENDENCE
PROBLEM
SOLVING
FOCUS
OUTDOOR LEARNING
To children, playing
is learning, and there
is no better learning
environment than
the outdoors. Natural
play allows children
opportunities that
cannot be replicated
in a classroom, home
environment, or gym.
In nature, children will
reap immense benefits
by growing a connection
and appreciation for the
natural world. Natural play
considerably improves
numerous aspects of child
development, including
physical, social, cognitive,
and emotional skills.
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