LET'S GO OUTDOORS!

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The importance of children being outdoors has been well established as a means of improving resiliency as well as social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Dressing Young Children for Success

OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES

Outdoor experiences offer young children the chance to discover the natural world, embrace challenges, embark on new adventures, test their physical boundaries, acquire new knowledge, and engage in larger movements, all while reaping numerous health benefits. These elements are essential for nurturing confident and successful children.

At HSEOC, we prioritize providing daily outdoor exploration opportunities for children, even during winter, to ensure they enjoy the added benefits of outdoor play.

To further enhance outdoor learning and capitalize on the advantages of outdoor exploration, we have introduced an Outdoor Classroom. This addition allows children to spend more time outdoors, immersing themselves in learning experiences tailored to their needs. Both our Outdoor Playscape and Outdoor Classroom are purposefully designed with the developmental needs of our young learners in mind.

OUTDOOR PLAY
HEALTH BENEFITS

Outdoor Health Benefits

There are many benefits from fresh air
Outdoors provides essential Vitamin D
Escape from indoor germs & bacteria which mostly live on indoor surfaces.
It provides opportunities to strengthen gross motor skills & get more exercise.
Allows children to develop a stronger autoimmune system and a resistance to allergies.

Outdoor Educational Benefits

Brain stimulation
Helps build self confidence
Children become aware of limits, boundaries and challenges (safe risks) in their play.
Children are are more likely to try new activities.
Appreciation of nature
Use of large muscles (gross motor skills) and work off extra energy
Promotion of problem solving & imagination
New scenery = more opportunities for children to be excited for learning
Open-ended experiences & explorations
New sensory experiences
More problem-solving opportunities
New discoveries daily