OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaSpending time outside in the fresh air is one of the best things you can do for your body! When you play outdoors, you get to run, jump, and soak up sunshine. Being in nature also helps your brain feel calm and happy.
You can explore your backyard, visit a park, or just go for a walk with your family! You might spot interesting bugs, beautiful leaves, or birds flying high in the sky. Try to spend time outside every day, even if it is just for a few minutes.
Sunshine helps your body make vitamin D, which keeps your bones strong and healthy. Fresh air and open spaces give you room to run and play in ways you can’t inside. Playing outside also helps your eyes stay healthy and your body grow strong!
- Kids who play outside every day tend to be happier and sleep better at night!
- There are more than 350,000 different kinds of plants you can discover outside.
- Even on a cloudy day, being outside gives you more natural light than staying indoors!
