ABSTRACT
Little Lemon Blossom's childcare shows how implementing a nature based curriculum can offer the peoples the opportunity to feel calmer and support mental health. Think of the grasping, rolling, sitting, standing, running as well as speech, language and communication needs. A lack of tummy time for babies also impacts on the brain architecture of the baby which can lead to developmental delays. Many young children at Danish outdoor kindergartens are confident at walking and running on uneven ground, climbing trees and balancing across rope bridges due to the rich opportunities they have from an early age. Allowing children to have the opportunities to freely explore and have ideas yet also learn to self-manage risk.
