Thing of the Week - Boing!

As part of the launch of 50 Things in Southwark, we are focusing on 1 of the 50 activities in this amazing app. Next is ‘Boing!’ and is all about keeping children active.

At this time of year, when the days are cold or wet, it can seem as if there are fewer opportunities to get children out and about and moving but little bodies and minds need to get fresh air and exercise whatever the weather.

Benefits of keeping active

·       Developing your child’s movement skills

·       Keeping healthy

·       Positive impact on mental health and wellbeing

·       Burning off energy, to prevent children getting restless

·       Better sleep

It doesn’t have to cost anything, wrap up warm and take a trip to the park, maybe collect some leaves or pinecones for an art project.

Even if you’re indoors you can get moving! Get dancing, perhaps a game of musical statues or play hide and seek or take a trip to your local indoor swimming pool or trampoline park.

For more information on this activity including how to do it, the benefits, top tips and resources, download the free 50 Things app from Google Play or the Apple Store.