Spring is here
Get outdoors and play
Our hope is that you will take advantage of the beautiful weather by heading outside.
Here are a few reasons to get out and into nature...
Here are a few reasons to get out and into nature...
CREATIVE: Whether for building a fort out of twigs, creating a fairy forest or pretending to be a superhero, playing outside inspires, and requires, an active imagination.
SMART: Children who spend time outdoors learn to work as a team and are better problems solvers as adults. They score higher on assessments of cognitive ability and standardized tests.
CALM: In today’s over scheduled world, kids could use a little more R&R. Research shows their stress levels fall within minutes of being outside.
Over the last two decades childhood has moved indoors, but studies show children who regularly spend time outside are healthier and happier.
Over the last two decades childhood has moved indoors, but studies show children who regularly spend time outside are healthier and happier.
