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Activities & Outdoor Play
It has been quite evident that children who regularly play outdoors have better physical fitness, increased attention spans, less anxiety and depression, higher levels of creativity, and better social skills than children who spend most of their time indoors or on screens. Outdoor games for Indian kids have a treasure trove of tradition to draw from: pittu, kho-kho, langdi, marbles, flying kites, river pebble games, and community play that builds social bonds alongside physical skills. But Indian kids are spending less time outdoors than they did. This Tayyari Jeet Ki guide on summer activities for children and year-round outdoor play helps Indian parents make outdoor time a non-negotiable, happy part of every child’s daily life.Read more
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is outdoor play for children important?
Regular outdoor activity benefits children with increased physical fitness, vitamin D, reduced anxiety, and improved attention, creativity, and social skills, benefits that no indoor activity can give.
What are some fun outdoor activities for kids in India?
Some popular outdoor activities for kids in India include kho-kho, pittu, kite flying, cycling, nature walks, gardening, community cricket, and traditional games like marbles and langdi.
How much outdoor play should children get daily?
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia says that school-age Indian children should have 3 hours of outdoor games and active play every day for good physical and mental health. Parents should prepare kids outdoor play ideas to engage them better.
What are good outdoor games for small spaces?
Outdoor games for Indian kids with small spaces and kids include hopscotch, skipping, balancing on lines of chalk, simple ball games, relay races, and jumping games, which only need a small courtyard or terrace.
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