Outdoor Activity Ideas for Homeschool Kids

Most recently updated January 20th, 2022

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Home school kids need to get outdoors in the sunshine and play – for their physical and mental health and for ours, too.

If you’ve recently  become a remote worker AND a home-schooler all at once,  courtesy of COVID-19, you’re probably already running short on patience.

Getting outdoors, either in your own yard or in a local park or forest, can help boost the entire family’s mood and immune system.

Footpath in Lake Crabtree County Park
Footpath in Lake Crabtree County Park

Sitting still for long periods of time is hard for everyone, but it’s especially difficult for energetic young ones who may have shorter attention spans.

When children have the space and freedom to move around, they can work off their excess energy and be more focused on learning when playtime is over.

Through physical outdoor learning activities children can improve their speed, strength, stamina and motor skills, too.

Here are some ideas for incorporating outdoor time into your new at-home daily schedule, and some tips on places to go for outdoor fun where you can still avoid crowds, for social distancing purposes.

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Most recently updated June 17th, 2021

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