As we come to the end of a disappointing spring, it is no surprise that many people have been staying indoors as much as possible, just to keep warm. But with families leading increasingly sedentary lifestyles, and a growing national child obesity problem, it is more important than ever that children are able to get outdoors and enjoy plenty of physical activity all year round.
At the Barra Hall Children's Centre in Hayes, Middlesex, we wanted to get families out into the fresh air being active together, come rain or shine. So we invited a group of twoand three-year-olds and their parents or carers to join us for a series of five weekly hour-long walks around a neighbouring park. These would provide opportunities for physical development, but also introduce them to the wonders of nature and some ideas for fun outdoor activities they may never have tried before.
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