Latest studies from Colorado’s Early Childhood Education Quarterly Health Update Training this year
Show that Children in Nature: have a vastly higher chance to be successful in their lives in a myriad of ways.
Here is some of what we have learn and have confirmed!:

Dedicated Outside Time provides Opportunities to:

I. Develop Brain and Body connections by developing their Sensory Experience  

1. Exercise More: With Moderate & Vigorous Activities. 2.  Sensory Mind & Body
Integration / Maximize Production of Neural Connections and Pathways
3. Master Movement: Assist Integration to both Front & Back Cortexes
& Left & Right Hemispheres 4. Self-Esteem Efficacy & Resiliency!  
5.  Increase greater Concentration  6. Promote Academic Performance

II. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BENEFIT

1. Enhance greater Brain Development  2. Increase
Coordination & Balance   3. Improve Eyesight   
4. Reduce Stress   5. Reduce Aggression

III. INCREASE HOLISTIC HEALTH

1. Air Quality is so good for the Brain and entire Body
2. Greatly Improve Mood when our yes can see Sky/Trees/Nature  
3. Encourage Healthy Eating Habits 4. Support Healthy Sleep Patterns  
5. Boost Natural Vitamin D source intake from having Ample
Natural Sunlight. 6. Prevents childhood and chronic Overweight / Obesity ~

(There is Rapid Increase in Child obesity, and it is still increasing at a higher rate in CO than compared with other states; In CO, Children Ages 5-14 do not get 60 minutes of exercise per day, and 23% are already overweight or obese. Childhood obesity directly leads to adult obesity, Type II Cancer, High blood pressure, Heart Conditions, Asthma, Sleep apnea, Muscular mobility discomfort, Psychological stigma, Low self-esteem, and Depression.)

IV. FACILITATE INTERPERSONAL GROWTH

1. Support Development of Social Skills   2. Increase Social Openness  
3. Strengthen Emotional Regulation  4.  Increase Self-Confidence  
5.  Support the Development of Coping Skills
and Independence  6. Facilitate Collaboration & Cooperation