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BEST STARTS FOR KIDS

Playing at the Playground or Park

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​Some of the skills your child will likely develop are:

  • overall development of gross motor skills

  • ability to walking on different surfaces and inclines,

  • ability to balance

  • climbing techniques

  • refining processes

  • increased hand eye coordination

  • increased hand strength

  • increased agility

  • increased confidence

  • increased risk taking ability

  • improved posture

  • increased levels of physical fitness

  • riding a bike

Kid Playing Outdoor
Kids at Playground

Some Language Linked to Playing in a Playground

  • climb: over, under, through, beneath, behind, in front, higher, lower

  • line up: make a line, behind, in front, move forward, next to, beside, 

  • turn taking: before, after, nearly, time is up, change over, completed, finished, begin, start, your turn, next, later

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Check out how many opportunities physical activity provides for the use of prepositions

Some Social Skills Linked to Playing on Outdoor Equipment

  • turn taking ability

  • playing safely

  • engaging in onlooker play and copying

  • perseverance

  • the ability to follow rules of a child directed game

  • sharing space

  • self-esteem and confidence building

  • social skills: cooperating to play a game

  • enjoyment

  • encouragement of others

  • learning to accept differences in abilities

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For more ideas on language, behaviour and conceptual development go to the following:

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Children in Playground

Confidence Builds with Skill

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For more Ideas to help build your child's skill levels return to: Things to Do With Kids

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