Outdoor play is any activity that children do outdoors, such as playing in the park, going for a walk in the woods, or riding their bikes. It can help develop gross motor skills, help children learn to interact with others, help reduce stress, build self-esteem and help them learn about the natural world.
Outdoor play
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