Get outside for summer sensory adventures
by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Products
By Ashley Peavey
Spring has finally arrived, and summer's not far behind. In my family, this means taking advantage of every sunny day. I love letting our boys explore the world around them and filling our schedule with outdoor adventures. From the park to the waterfront, the boys are always ready to explore. And since sensory play supports brain development, language, and so much more, our alfresco activities do double duty: they're fun and educational.
1. Water play
Water play can take place almost anywhere: on a beach, by the pool, even in your backyard with a bucket. Kids love it -- and watching the way the water moves and reacts teaches them scientific concepts without you having to say a word. If the sun is out, and the weather is warm, we find our buckets and fill them with water. There are so many water games you can play outside. Your children may enjoy taking their dolls or trucks out for a backyard bath, using the stream from a garden hose to play limbo, or seeing how many cups of water fill a bucket and make it overflow. Pouring water from one cup to another is mesmerizing for younger kids, while older kids may want to use cups to run a relay race, pouring water back and forth instead of passing a baton.
The kiddos may be learning about evaporation and gravity, but we also have to remember to teach them about sun safety -- which for our family begins with a brand we love and trust. This is why I am so excited that...
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