- Develops gross motor skills
- Improves balance and coordination
- Strengthens muscles
- Enhances spatial awareness
- Increases confidence and self-esteem
Continued development related to the activity of climbing trees can include:
- Exploring different types of trees and their unique features
- Creating obstacle courses or tree climbing challenges
- Practicing different climbing techniques, such as using different grips or climbing backwards
- Encouraging the child to climb higher and more challenging trees as they gain confidence and skill
- Introducing tree identification and learning about the different species of trees