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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

why is outdoor playtime important for your children?

Here is a list of some fun outdoor activities you can try out with your children.

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1. Have an old style picnic: Pack those mats, pick up your hats and sun protection and set off to a nearby garden (or your own if you have one) and have a picnic. Involve your children in preparing the picnic basket with snacks, beverages and games that you can play. Create that exciting atmosphere and have some one on one time with your children.

2. Grow a vegetable garden: This can also be done at home. Inculcate a love for growing things in your children by introducing them to the fascinating world of plants. Show them how to take care of them and observe the different stages from seed to fruit. You can also use your garden ingredients to whip up something yummy with your children.

3. Go stargazing: Though it might be difficult to spot a sky full of stars, you can still teach the basics of astronomy. Plan a night on the terrace and teach your children the concept of constellations and planets with the help of star gazing apps. Having a telescope for this activity would be an added advantage!

4. Climb a tree: Children growing up in the city often miss out on this extremely fun way to connect with nature. Find your nearest climbable tree and revisit your childhood memories as a parent!

5. Play traditional games: Get your whole family together and spend an evening playing traditional Indian games like Kabbadi, Lagori, Kho kho and Langdi. You are guaranteed to have a whole lot of cheating and loads of fun!

6. Go birdwatching: Visit the nearest water reservoir and see how many different kinds of birds you can spot. Make a little diary where you can together note down observations. This will help in getting your children to appreciate wildlife.

7. Volunteer with a local NGO: This could be an NGO of your choice. Get involved in some meaningful community work and introduce your children to a world different from theirs. Teach them empathy and consideration towards people, animals and the planet. Take part in a clean up, feed the strays or spend time with orphans.

8. Have a costume party: As adults we tend to care too much about what other people think of us. Shed you inhibitions and give wings to your child's imagination and creativity by dressing up as fictional characters.

9. Have an outdoor art session: Get inspired by nature and sketch/paint or teach your child photography. Nature has been the inspiration for countless famous artists. Who knows, your child could be the next Monet or Van Gogh!

10. Join us for a Trailblazers camp! We'll do all of the

above and much more!

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