Summer is undoubtedly the best time of the year that children enjoy most. They forget schedules and routines, duties and obligations. In summary: they are released. They are too small for so many responsibilities, right? But that, in summer, more than ever, free and outdoor play.
The time has come to enjoy life outdoors. The sun, the good weather, the pool, the beach, the mountain, the countryside ... The stage you choose will be perfect to give free rein to free play. The days are long and nature is in all its splendor to spend the day away from home.
We have already talked about the importance of free play in childhood. Free and spontaneous play emerged from the child's own curiosity and initiative. The game without limits or guidelines.
Free play is the pillar on which other skills such as imagination, creativity, perseverance, effort, etc. are sustained. It can be individual, but it can also be shared with other children or even with the family. But yes, the game is directed by the child and assuming their own decisions.
For us, parents, summer is also an ideal time to play with children. On vacation we relax, we leave worries behind and can focus on spend more time with our children. Accompany them in their games, share outdoor activities and motivate in them the pleasure of exploring and discovering nature.
There is research focused on free play that ensures that people who had free time to play in an unstructured way children become adults with greater self-esteem and adaptability.
Therefore, we cannot miss the great opportunity that the Summer to enjoy free and outdoor play with kids.
