In that wonder world, there are trees, clouds, rain, seasons, squirrels, rocks, shadows, insects and much more to explore. Gross-motor activity is a good habit that America's increasingly overweight children need to adopt and outdoors is the perfect place to get it. Active, vigorous play, best done outdoors, develops a wide range of motor-coordination skills. Exercise and a change of air refreshes children's spirits and bodies. Just don't forget to accommodate your little asthmatics.
Nature has a healing quality.
The outdoors encourages children to think environmentally. Last but not least, going outdoors is one sure way to get the kids away from the computer. The Cincinnati Enquirer , a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper.