The Importance Of Outdoor Play Outdoor play for children is an essential part
of a child's development. Parkfield Nursery has a great outdoor play
area. The resources in our outside areas ensure that all children have a great
experience at nursery and make the most of our outdoor facilities. Need for Physical Exercise One of the most important factors
for outdoor play is the physical exercise. Whilst some children may already be
taking part in different sports such as dance or football, many children will
not get much physical exercise until primary school. Finding a nursery that has
an outdoor play area is essential to make sure your child remain active whilst
at nursery.
Obesity and diabetes can often
begin at a young age. It is easy to let early life affect you and outdoor play
can be one of the best ways to prevent this from happening. Physical exercise in our
outdoor area can help all young children stay active and prevent health
problems occurring.
Outdoor Enjoyment Children are actually naturally
drawn to playing outside and nothing should stop this from happening. Whilst at
nursery, it is important to begin the path of education and involve children in
new and fun activities, outdoor play should never be disregarded. This should
be a part of every nursery's schedule and something we always encourage.
Our outside play area consists of:
Children�s Garden Climbing Wall Covered Garden Room Mud Kitchen Quiet Area Soft Surface Areas
This means that even for children
who do not want to be as active, they can still go outside, enjoy the play area
and take part in a range of different activities. With so many features to our
play area, all children have the opportunity to get involved and do something
they really enjoy without having to stay within the classroom during the whole
day.
Fun Ways To Learn Although are activities within the classroom are very
enjoyable, outdoor play represents a fun, different and creative way to learn.
Whether this is learning about the environment or animals, it can all link in with
different subjects and give children a great understanding of many topics.
Taking the children outside can make learning much more fun
and allows us to explore different themes, rather than sticking to the same
activities in the classroom. This can encourage children to become more aware
of nature and look after the environment better.
Encourages Self Esteem & Self-Confidence Not all children are suited to
working within a classroom and it is important to have a good mix of activities
to get involved in and give every child their own opportunity to shine. Playing
outside can help with self-esteem and as it involves new skills, it can also inspire
self-confidence.
When choosing your nursery, it is
important to consider what opportunities a nursery can offer your child. With our
interesting outdoor play area, our facilities are perfect for any children no
matter what their strengths and interests are.
Contact Us For more information on why outdoor play is important for
children, get in touch with Parkfield Nursery today. We can provide any advice
you require, whilst also organising a visit to see our nursery and make sure it
is right for you. Make an enquiry and call us on 01228 543034 or fill
in our contact form
today.