Australian scientists from Deakin University have discovered that risky outdoor play can be beneficial for preschoolers and help them better understand science and science. The research was published in the scientific journal broadcasting Early Childhood Education Journal (ECEJ).
We are talking about climbing trees, making fires and other activities that parents and teachers often prohibit children due to their age.
According to the team, it is important to allow preschoolers to explore risky situations in natural environments because this deepens their understanding of nature’s processes and laws.
The article gave examples of experiments in which teachers used dangerous games as an opportunity to explain scientific ideas to children.
“When children climb over obstacles and balance on logs or engage in a challenging game, it gives educators the opportunity to teach about force and movement. By taking risks, children not only improve their physical skills, but also deepen their understanding of scientific principles, such as gravity, when they fall from trees,” said study co-author Dr. Chris Speldewind.
The scientist added that even mixing soil with water to create mud allows teachers to introduce students to the basics of physics and chemistry by talking about the transformation of materials.
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