“Let the children be free; encourage them; let them run outside when it is raining; let them remove their shoes when they find a puddle of water; and, when the grass of the meadows is damp with dew, let them run on it and trample it with their bare feet; let them rest peacefully when a tree invites them to sleep beneath it's shade; let them shout and laugh when the sun wakes them in the morning as it wakes every living creature that divides its day between waking and sleeping.” Maria Montessori
As the world becomes increasingly digital, it's more important than ever to take downtime from screens and engage with nature, for parents to encourage their children to spend time outdoors and engage in hands-on play. In the words of Erin Kenny “Children cannot bounce off the walls if we take away the walls.”
Outdoor play and toys that provide numerous benefits for children's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the benefits of outdoor play and provide tips for parents to encourage their children to spend more time outside and engage in hands-on play. In the words of Maria Montessori ‘When children come into contact with nature, they reveal their strength.’
