Get some exercise
Exercise is fantastic for kids’ brains and bodies. Outdoor exercise is even better as it gives them a healthy dose of fresh air.
Play in the rain: Encourages physical development
For young kids, there’s nothing better than mud puddles! Jump around in puddles, splash mum and dad or listen to the sound of the raindrops on your umbrella. This rainy outdoor time allows kids to face the fear of getting wet, or perhaps being uncomfortable, and embrace the joy in the moment.
Dr Justin Coulson
Parenting Expert
Learn about depth
Playing in puddles is a potent sensory experience for kids. They can explore how it feels to be stuck in mud, hear the squelching of sogginess on their boots, see the clear or murky water, and learn about depth as they step into the water.
An early lesson in physics
Your child can explore depth, width, and length (that is, space and distance) as they try to discover whether they can jump to the other side of the puddles on a wet day.