Children who get regular time outdoors are generally more self-directed, curious, and can stick to an activity for a longer period of time. Most indoor tasks or games don’t require initiation from the child. Outdoor fun involves creativity, invention, social interaction, and organizational skills.

Running, jumping, skipping, climbing, catching and throwing lead to the development of many motor skills and strengthen children’s muscles and bones. The natural landscape outdoors like water, sand, hills, snow offer strength building obstacles for kids of all ages. So, grab the flippers or kids snow boots and get playing!

It’s known that fresh air, sunlight, and free play can drastically reduce stress levels in kids and adults. Unstructured play helps children express their creativity, display initiative, and develop positive behavior skills. Going outside to play can make kids happier and more confident. Being outdoors can also improve sleep.

It may seem like the outdoors is full of harmful bacteria that can get your kids sick, but keeping your kids in contact with outdoor elements can actually help improve their immunity. Sunlight helps stimulate pineal gland which plays a big role in keeping the immune system healthy and functioning. Mild exposure to dirt can also increase immunity.

Opportunity to learn through sensory experience is heightened when kids play outside. Smelling flowers, or sighting new animals for the first time are events that can boost the child’s sensory skills. Children who play outside regularly have better distance vision than kids who spend more time indoors.