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Children love to play and outdoor play is really important. They need natural sunlight and fresh air. If they can run around outside and find new things, they can grow and develop.
Children love to pick flowers, splash through puddles, run through leaves and search for mini-beasts. They can use their imagination and learn to problem solve.
Playing outdoors doesn’t need to be expensive or in large gardens or parks. The smallest green spaces can be fun as long as these are safe places to play.
Find lots of ideas for outdoor activities and places to experience play in the open air.
Benefits of outdoor play
Early Years development through outdoor learning
NCT benefits of outdoor play for babies and toddlers
Tiney blog on why outdoor play is the best kind of learning
Outdoor Play Activities
Parks and Green Spaces in Sandwell
Lots of free activities and plenty of outdoor play opportunities
Free outdoor events at the museums
Activities and play ideas for different age groups
Play ideas for indoors and outdoors by age
Find your nearest forest school
Wild activities you can do at home
Nature activities for kids
Wildlife Trust activities for kids
