Getting children to enjoy the great outdoors can be hard at times – with the attraction of the television as well as tablets and computer games, it can sometimes feel like a battle. However, it is one that is worth fighting, as spending time outdoors is great for children. Encouraging an appreciation and interest in the natural world is important as we face climate change, and also being active out of doors is good for children’s health and improves motor skills.
Getting out and about for a walk in the countryside or even your local park is a great activity to encourage. You can look for various plants and animals throughout the different seasons, and children can collect things that they are interested in, from rocks to pine cones and seeds of different plants and trees.
Creating a nature area in the garden can also be a great activity to enjoy with children. Getting them involved in setting up a bird feeding station, or even growing their own plants and vegetables from seed is a really good way to get them engaging with the outdoors and the natural world.
Something else that can help children to enjoy the garden is making a space in it for them to have fun. Contact someone like this playgrounds Gloucester based company greenfieldsltd.co.uk/services/playgrounds-and-parks/ to get some play equipment put in,and add things like sandpits and paddling pools on sunny days to provide them with plenty of garden entertainment.
