Why is outdoor play important in the early years?
For facilitating overall physical and psychological development of children, it is necessary to bring them close to nature. However, the modern day lifestyle in busy cities appears to be the major obstacle in enjoying the beauties of nature. The best option for bringing our children closer to nature would be to encourage them to play outdoors in the garden or park.
Designing outdoor play area for children
While designing the outdoor space, yard or garden, try to add as many natural elements as possible. Unlike children raised in countryside, city bred kids cannot access woodlands and lush green expansive fields. In their highly structured lives dominated by computers and televisions, even a small outdoor area with few plants can liberate them from the sedentary lifestyle. Although, adu...