Published 14:22 IST, October 1st 2019

Outdoor play benefits: Top 5 reasons children should play outside

Outdoor play is fun, enjoyable and important for the learning and development of children. Here we are looking at the benefits for children to play outdoor.

Reported by: Simran Gandhi
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Outdoor games keep children active and offer a lot of benefits such as overall fitness, strengning ir muscles and bones, building immunity, reducing risk of many illnesses such as diabetes, cardiac issues, obesity, and promoting better general health. Along with se, re are many different benefits of playing outdoors. Read benefits below:

5 benefits of outdoor games for children

Learning:

Playing outside enables kids to develop ir learning skills. Kids quickly learn while playing, and it is a fun way to help kids grasp fresh information and abilities. Outdoor learning also promotes kids to believe that learning is an ongoing method rar than just something performed in classroom.

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Health:

According to reports, playing outside has countless health advants. Kids are often more active when y are outdoors with more to play in, which incidentally helps m to develop strong bones and excellent fitness levels. It also helps m to burn additional energy and calories as well. Being in daylight, kids naturally absorb essential vitamin D.

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Exploration:

Sometimes, outdoor play can be a little more dangerous than playing with toys indoor. Outdoor play equipments can assist kids in learning how to push ir limits and get good at risk assessment. It also teaches m to discover new games and learn new skills with confidence.

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Immunity:

Various reports suggest that pineal gland is stimulated by outdoor light. To keep our immune system healthy and make us feel happier, this portion of brain is essential. Enhancing mood and happiness is also connected with spending time in nature. Kids are more likely to grow up to be adults who enjoy nature and want to safeguard environment.

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Socializing:

Children must learn how to work toger. y need to kw how to make friends and work with everyone in a group. It also teaches children how to treat ors with respect and care.

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