Getting children to play outside for family activities can be a challenge.

Whether your little ones are too distracted by their technology or afraid of a little rain, tempting them to step into the great Outdoors isn’t always easy.

The benefits of Playing outdoors however are just too good to miss.

However, a 2015 study of outdoor play found that although 90 percent of day care centers tested reported scheduling two or more outdoor play sessions on a daily basis, in reality, only 40 percent of children enrolled took part in two or more of these sessions.

Spending as little as an hour outside can be a great opportunity to bond with your child and is an important part of our play-based curriculum at Kids Konnect.

While taking in the fresh Bay Area air, your preschooler can play with freedom as well as learn and discover the world around them.

So, if you would like to spend more time with your child outside but don’t know where to begin, read on to discover our easy strategies for encouraging outdoor fun.