Time spent in nature provides children with the opportunity to switch off and give their brains a well earned break from the demands of everyday life. Allowing children playtime helps them to concentrate and excel in the classroom. The outdoors presents a different, exciting environment where children can have fun, letting imaginations run wild and offer an escape.
Now more than ever, we recognise the importance of outdoor play when it comes to the impact on early years development. We in St Michael’s see this as extremely important as not only does it act as an integral part of a child’s learning opportunities, but it can help massively benefit children’s mental and physical health and wellbeing.
