The benefits of getting outdoors

Several schools in the state of South Carolina are lucky to have the ability to send their students outside at some point during the day. The weather is usually cooperative and this allows kids to have beneficial time outdoors. Many after school programs make a strong point to make outside time available to their students. All across the U.S. there are countless programs specifically designed for outdoor recreation and learning. Learning outside creates potential for hands-on, real-life experiences. Here’s a fantastic article about the benefits of bringing kids outside and how some are working to make it universal: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsnack/ASnack.cfm?idBlog=CF6F2A97-5056-A82E-7A72765360F6E6FE

Do what you can to get your students outside!

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