The sun is shining and it’s time to play outside! Playing outside has so many benefits. It helps with motor, sensory, and communication development.
Motor: Your child gets to move around a new environment. They may have to step over a curb or walk up a ramp.
Sensory: Your child gets sensory input from the environment. Feeling the grass or hearing birds gives baby sensory input.
Communication: As you’re walking, talk about what you’re seeing. Talking helps baby expand their vocabulary.
Even if baby is too young to walk, it’s still great to play outside!
Here are some activities you can do outside to help many develop!
1. Ask your child how fast they can run
2. Play with sprinklers
3. Finger paint and talk about what they’re painting
There are many more activities you can do outside, so go get some fresh air!
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