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    Your Family In The Great Outdoors!

    June 2, 2021

    “Playing together in nature is as much about us as it is about the child. Children get to celebrate and be themselves, while we are reminded of our inner child—the essence of who we are.” —Nicolette Sowder

    June is National Great Outdoors Month. The benefits children reap through playing outdoors is endless!

    The choice of outdoor activities include gazing at the sky, listening to the birds chirp, bathing in the sun, exploring nature, riding a bike, taking a hike, playing a game of toss or red light green light, and so much more. Planning outdoor activities lends space to creativity and opportunity to try messy activities. Learn more about the benefits of outdoor play as well as get some fun ideas for the summer:

    • Try these ideas to encourage nature play and these Seven Simple Outdoor Activities from PBS Kids
    • Learn about the benefits of outdoor play in this article from NAEYC
    • As we experience a few more weeks with the 17-year cicadas, explore these resources to learn as a family:
      • National Geographic Kids Cicada article
      • The Loudest Bugs in the World – SciShow video

    Are You Searching for Summer Child Care? Try Our Online Search!

    Finding child care options in your area may only be a few clicks away! Watch this brand new step-by-step tutorial to learn how to use 4C for Children’s free Online Child Care Search. Need help? Reach out to our specialists at 800-256-1296 x1330 or families@4cforchildren.org.

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