Education News – Grace Smith
“Sir Ken Robinson, chairperson of the “Dirt is Good” Child Development Advisory Board sponsored by Persil, a leading laundry detergent originally manufactured in Germany, says children are not playing outside enough. Robinson writes that as the Easter holidays approach, parents need to use this free time to encourage their children’s social skills and creativity by spending time outdoors. In fact, Robinson says, academic research has found that outside activities were a natural and important way for children to learn. Playing outdoors is essential for young ones’ healthy physical development, especially during the periods when their brains are developing rapidly. When a child is given the opportunity to spend time playing freely outside, parents will be astonished by what their children can accomplish, says Robinson. Social skills are improved, imaginations are broadened, concentration is enhanced, and the youngsters will become more self-reliant.”(more)