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Category Archives: Early Years
Nearly half of pre-schoolers not playing outside…
From Children and Nature via NAEE UK
The early childhood years are crucial for learning and development. That should involve a great deal of outdoor physical activity and playtime, but that’s not always the case. Nearly half of 3 to 5 year olds are not taken outdoors by a parent or caregiver every day, according to research presented in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine this week. “There’s a big room for improvement in how parents prioritize their time and what they’re doing in the time they’re spending with their pre-school children,” said lead study author Dr. Pooja Tandon of Seattle Children’s Research Institute.
Read the full post at : http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/no_outdoor_play_for_many_kids/
Posted by : Henricus Peters
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