Outdoor Play Stimulates Multiple Senses

IIAHP BRAIN ACHIEVEMENT CENTER +91-7419502101 or +91-9815652162 https://www.iiahp.com/

5 Ways Outdoor Play Enhances Cognitive Development

• Playing outside is a great way for kids to get exercise, spend time with friends, and take a break from screens. But, did you realize that playing outdoors isn't only fun, it's also important for cognitive development? Outdoor play can be incredibly beneficial when it comes to developing young brains. Letting kids play outside can help them to do better in school, extracurricular activities, and socializing —especially if a child struggles with learning, behavior, or attention. Here are five of the most important ways outdoor play enhances cognitive development.

Outdoor Play Stimulates Multiple Senses • When a child is playing outside, there are elements that can stimulate multiple senses at once: sounds of nature and cars going by, smells of fresh flowers and leaves, the sight of the sun or animals running by, and more. Outdoor play immerses your child in a multisensory world, which can help engage and sharpen all of the senses that are stimulated.

Outdoor Play Helps Sharpen Attention and Increase Attention Span

• When children are allowed to spend unstructured playtime outdoors, they can be self-directed about how they spend their time. They can come up with activities that engage them and keep them engrossed, which can help them increase the amount of time they are able to pay attention to one task or activity.

Outdoor Play Decreases Stress • Kids who play outside can experience the natural, physiological benefits of spending time in fresh air and sunshine. One of the most important benefits is stress reduction, which can help reduce the level of stress hormones in the brain and body to ensure healthy functioning and development.

Outdoor Play Improves Spatial Knowledge • better remember and understand larger environments when they spend time playing outside. If you schedule outdoor playtime for your child, they have a greater chance of knowing their homeschool routine, feel confident about traveling independently, and develop better wayfinding skills.