MOM HACK 🫶 Outside Hour

We started “outside hour” when we started homeschooling and it’s been such a godsend for us to get the kids wiggles out but also to instill in them a love for being outside. I’d say since starting with an hour we spend 3-4 hours a day outside; and more in the summer months.

There’s so many benefits you can google on why outdoor play is so huge for kids. Playing outdoors allows children to develop self-confidence, independence and self-esteem. They also become aware of limits, boundaries and challenge in their play. When children are used to playing outdoors, they are more likely to try new activities and take risks.

Some activities we do outside:

Meals + snacks

Workouts

Reading

Arts and crafts

Color finding (especially in fall)

Schoolwork

Prayers

Family walks

Gardening (the kids have their own plants)

Some tools that have helped them enjoy being outside more are:

Trampoline

Box of chalk

Basketball hoop

Volleyball Net

Horse balls

Soccer balls and goals

Footballs, other balls to kick + toss

ninja course

Swings

Ropes that hang from trees to glide

At first my kids kinda pushed back on the outside hour; but within weeks it became their favorite part of the day and like I said they now naturally spend most of their days outside. It’s hard to keep them inside now 😂

Do you have outside time daily??

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