Woodland Wonders

Benefits of Woodland Wonders

Focus on Gross Motor Development  |  Children will challenge their coordination and sense of balance by moving in all directions while hiking, climbing, rolling and running from one place to the next. They will also work their muscles by playing with rocks, logs, and sticks.

Focus on Attention Span  |  Increased movement helps to stimulate the brain for increased attention to task.

Focus on Visual Skills  |  Movement opportunities in nature, such as hiking and climbing, support a healthy sense of balance. This balance practice also supports eye muscle movement for increased eye hand coordination skills.

Focus on Auditory Processing  |  Playing outdoors provides children a variety of opportunities to practice listening discrimination skills – such as discovering different bird calls or locating a peer calling their name in the woods.

Focus on Fine Motor Development  |  Grabbing hold of objects such as tree branches, rocks, and leaves help children develop strong grasping muscles in their hands and fingers.

Focus on Social Skills  |  Open-ended outdoor playtime allows children to engage in creative, social adventures with peers, with the support of teachers as needed.

Focus on Emotional Stability  |  Getting plenty of movement increases the body’s ability to regulate emotions and activity level. Specifically, spending time in nature has shown to promote calmness and improved mood.

Focus on Conflict Resolution  |  Open-ended outdoor play often comes with differing ideas from peers. This leads to problem solving individually and as a group.