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Time outdoors is essential for children because it promotes their physical, emotional and cognitive development in ways that indoor activities often cannot. Being outside allows children to explore, imagine and connect with nature, creating a sense of curiosity and wonder. Physical activity in the fresh air also supports their health, helping to develop coordination, strength and resilience, can reduce stress and helps them develop into resilient individuals.

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Spending time outdoors is essential for children’s holistic development. Through play and exploration in nature, they cultivate imagination and curiosity while strengthening their connection to the environment. Physical activity in the fresh air promotes bodily strength, coordination, and resilience. Additionally, being in natural surroundings can reduce stress, fostering emotional balance and helping children grow into healthy, well-rounded individuals.

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Having kids play outside helps them gain advanced motor skills. It also leads to better general health, boosted immune system, and an improved mood. outdoor play has benefits, which include greater self-awareness and an appreciation for the environment. Finally, there are multiple emotional and intellectual development benefits of outdoor play such as the use of all the senses and additional brain development.

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2nd Special Kindergarten of Thessaloniki, Greece

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2nd Special Kindergarten of Thessaloniki, Greece

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Playing in the yard is a unique opportunity for children to develop their imagination, creativity and social skills. Through free movement and outdoor play, children express emotions, collaborate with peers and learn to solve problems. In addition, playing in the yard enhances physical activity, contributing to improving their mobility, balance and physical health. It is a moment of joy and carefreeness, where learning is combined with fun, and creates beautiful childhood memories.

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Kindergarten of Arkesini, Amorgos, Greece

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Kindergarten of Arkesini, Amorgos, Greece

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Outdoor play in kindergarten supports children's physical health, stimulates cognitive growth, and enhances social-emotional skills. It encourages exploration, cooperation, creativity, and resilience, laying the foundation for balanced, lifelong development through joyful, active learning.

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This year, for this day, our children and I organized a recreation of the surrounding mountains with sand, stones, grass, and flowers.

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Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning, at home and at school. On Outdoor Classroom Day itself, which has two dates each year, teachers celebrate with a special day outdoors for their class.

Children are spending less time outdoors than ever before and this is affecting their health, wellbeing and development. Time outdoors – on Outdoor Classroom Day and every day – will make children happier and healthier, as well as equipping them with the skills they need for life.

The movement looks a bit different in response to the pandemic coronavirus crisis. See our latest statement on Outdoor Classroom Day and coronavirus.

Join the movement today!