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Need a quick way to get the kids outside and moving?<\/h3>\n

These 3 outdoor games kids and adults love are easy to set up, fun for the whole family, and full of learning opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mountains and Valleys<\/h4>\n

Work together to flip cones and see how the landscape changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Snake<\/h4>\n

Build jump-rope confidence with a low-stakes activity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Around the World<\/h4>\n

Travel as far as you can while practicing basketball shots.<\/span><\/p>\n

Confidence grows when kids have choices in play.<\/h3>\n

Deciding how to move, what to try, or which idea to follow helps them trust themselves. These small choices add up, giving kids an easy, joyful way to explore independence. Offering choices shows kids you believe in their ideas. These moments of agency help build everyday confidence. Invite choices into play, like letting kids decide how everyone moves\u2014floating \u201con the moon\u201d or swimming \u201cunderwater.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Subscribe to GoPlay to keep building meaningful skills through everyday play.<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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