Answer to Question #213063 in English for Lebohang Motsapi

Question

What do you think are the moral values that learners can develop and acquire through outdoor play activities? Use practical examples to justify your answer.

Answer 1

Outdoor play activities encourage children to grow in confidence and self-esteem. Some children appear more comfortable with themselves and others when they are outside. They play with confidence in the knowledge that they can be noisier and more boisterous and they do not feel as restricted as they may do indoors. Children need to remain active throughout the day; promoting outdoor play allows them to get fresh air and explore their environment more. Hands-on learning, the natural environment and loose parts in the outdoors stimulate children's senses through what they hear, touch, see and feel. Sailing and motorboating, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, and skiing help children to become more confident, and develop self-esteem.