Miss Tori presents weekly Toddler Storytimes and Sensory Storytimes at Perrot, and is also a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. Watch our social media each week for OT tips! THE IMPORTANCE OF NATURE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT * Research suggests that regular exposure to natural environments enhances children’s concentration, inspires creativity, engages their senses, and fosters cognitive growth and critical thinking skills * Time spent in sunlight increases Vitamin D levels * Learning in nature can support social emotional wellbeing and reduce stress * Access to parks and green space leads to increased physical activity and reduced risk of obesity * Playing in nature builds language skills * Builds balance and dexterity as we walk on uneven surfaces Nature Play Activities * Make an outdoor scavenger hunt * Make a sensory bin with natural fillers (water, pinecones, leaves, flowers, sticks, rocks) * Let kids help in a garden to see how food and flowers grow * Go for walks and point out what you see (animals, plants, the clouds) (fb)

Check out these hot books coming to our catalog this month. For the full list, visit https://greenwichlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/720250717/2762637007. (fb)