(En inglés)
Think Outside! No Box Required
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Narrator: Think Outside! No Box Required. Research shows that children who play outside regularly are happier, healthier, and stronger. Here are some ways to get outside with children safely.
One, make going outside part of the daily schedule. Two, prepare for all kinds of weather. Remember to drink extra water in warm weather, and put on a jacket in cooler weather. Splashing in puddles or exploring the different textures of leaves and plants can be fun! Also, do a daily outdoor safety check with checklists, like the Head Start Body Start Play Space Assessment. And three, create clearly-defined and engaging outdoor play spaces so children know where they can explore safely. For example, lay out blankets for babies to safely sit and roll on.
Want to learn more about playing outside with children? Find these and more on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center website: Using the Natural World to Support Children’s Development; Learning Environments: Indoor and Outdoor Spaces; It’s Time for Play! Outdoor Play Video; Outside Time and Beyond: How to Include Outdoor Learning and Play in Your Daily Classroom or Family Child Care Routine; Outdoor Experiences for Infants and Toddlers; Socializations and Field Trips in Head Start and Early Head Start Home-Based Programs
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La investigación muestra que los niños que juegan al aire libre regularmente son más felices, más saludables y más fuertes. Vea este video para aprender sobre las formas de salir con los niños de manera segura (video en inglés).
