Play, Come Rain or Shine!
18th May 2021
Many of us stay indoors when it's raining, but there are plenty of activities to do out in the rain. Children love the rain and they love to play in the rain. As long as they have the right attire there is so much fun to be had with playing in the rain. They see and experience that it is different from a dry day.
Why Playing In The Rain Is Beneficial:
- It helps with a child’s motor skills and balance ability. They investigate, explore, and enjoy a slippery world. This has a different set of physical challenges from a dry world.
- When children play in the rain, it helps them connect with all the weathers nature has. This helps improve the connection they have with nature.
- They are exposed to a different sensory experience. There are so many new sights, sounds, smells, touches, and possibly tastes to be experienced.
- They learn! More specifically they learn about water through their chosen method of playing in it. Never underestimate how much children learn through play.
- They are being more physically active by being outdoors on a rainy day, reaping the all the physical health benefits that come with outdoor play.
- They learn to look after themselves in these different weather conditions. They learn to pay attention to what they need to wear so as to protect themselves and what they are using to play with in the rain.
