The best learning takes place outdoors, where children have to figure things out on their own. No parents or teachers to guide them. This is critical, divergent thinking. That is what astronauts need. So do artists and writers, musicians and scientists, doctors and teachers. Thinking outside of the box, using your hands, and having fun are the skills children need to learn and succeed. All those elements come alive in the greatest classroom of all — the outdoors.
Before Smartphones and Computers Kids Had Real Fun
Kids nowadays will just never understand.
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Very true Jennie.
Lovely post 🌸🌸
Thank you!
I couldn’t agree more. I drag my children kicking and screaming into the outdoors and they have a blast whilst there.
Thank you, Nicola. And, keep dragging your kids outdoors! Have a good week. 🙂
I saw this on Kate McClelland’s blog, and it rings true. I was one of those kids that used imagination when playing, and stayed outside in almost all weathers. I wouldn’t swap that for a Playstation.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thank you, Pete. I don’t know Kate’s blog, but I am so glad this is in blogosphere. Rocks and sticks can do more for a child than a PlayStation. Your childhood outdoor play contributed to your imagination and thus being a good writer. All true.
Thanks, Jennie. Kate is a very helpful re-blogger, and all sorts of things turn up there.
Best wishes, Pete.
Good to know. Thanks!
Terrific post and so true! Thank you, Jennie! 🙂
You are welcome!
So true. As a child, I remember running out the door after breakfast and only returning for lunch and dinner and later bedtime. Weather permitting, we did everything outdoors. Today’s kids are isolated from nature and any opportunity to play freely without structure. Kids need the time to experiment, to fail, to try again and learn from the process.
You said it perfectly, Dayne!
Spot on!! Wonderful post! 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
yes! and it helps when an adult/parent offers such opportunities. great post!
You are so right, Laura!
Thank you for sharing Jennie I must have missed it on ALK3R’s blog, It was wonderful. Brought me right back to my youth. I also left a comment on ALK3R’s blog. Well done. ☺☺☺
Many thanks!!
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So true, love my childhood memories of playing outside all day long!
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Thank you, Susan!
Great post!
Thank you!