It’s no secret that little kids love to play outside, and the back yard at Grace is constantly buzzing with happy activity. As parents and teachers, we know that playing in the fresh air and getting exercise is good for children’s health (and grownups, too!). Now researchers are discovering that time outdoors is good for boosting mental development as well. The Contra Costa Times recently ran an article on this topic:

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