Tree Climbing
May 4th, 2010 | Author: Shannon
My son likes to climb trees and I encourage it.
As he climbs, he is using his whole body: hand- eye coordination, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, both the left and right side of his body are engaged, activating both hemisphere’s of the brain, he enjoys it, is challenged, and the work increases his strength.
He’s totally focused.
Nature play is a whole body learning activity…. and engages children in all learning areas.
Have you played outside today?
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I am excited to have you back for another children and nature blog carnival.
The rules:
1) The carnival is open to all outdoor enthusiasts.
The topic with change weekly but the theme of connecting children (and adults) to nature will remain constant.
2) I will announce the topic each Wednesday for the following weeks.
3) Write your post at your convenience.
Each Wednesday come over and enter your permalink through McLinky. Please include blurb at the end of your post such as “this post is part of the Backyard Mama Children and Nature blog carnival” and link back to me.
And do take the time to read other posts!
Mcklinky closes at 11:59pm May 6th, 2010.
I wrote this post as my contribution to the Steady Mom 30 minute blog challenge this week. Stop over and check out all the great posts there! (Post written in just barely 30 minutes!)
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LOVE this! And, you make some really good points – climbing a tree isn’t *just* climbing a tree: there is a lot going on there.
Great Post!
(found you via Steady Mom)
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Beautiful colors — and look how high the little guy got. Bravo! My kiddos are just now finding their tree climbing legs. Thanks for hosting!
Hi Shannon, Sorry I was off topic today. I misunderstood instructions until I posted. I’ll try again next week.
climbing trees is so so healthy! thanks for stopping over!
I love this post Shannon because I love to see children climbing in trees. All children should be given to opportunity to climb and explore trees. My two favorite things as a child were riding my bike and climbing the Silverbirch in my back garden.High up in a tree, children can make up imaginary worlds. “Go Climb a Tree”: http://www.marghanita.com/children-nature-happy-healthy-kids/
What wonderful photographs of your little tree climber!!
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Wow! I never thought about tree climbing that way! I will have a whole new perspective now! how old do you think is really safe for kids to climb trees?
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So I linked up but didn’t quite do it right! My post is “back to nature in the backyard”. Sorry, I’ll get it right next time. Enjoy the post!
.-= Kathy´s last blog ..Back to nature in the backyard! =-.