Outdoor classes and ‘forest schools’ gain new prominence amid distance learning struggles
Outdoor education may be a solution to the myriad difficulties of remote learning.
With Safety in Mind, Schools Take Classes Outdoors
There are plenty of logistics to consider, but educators say outdoor classes keep kids and teachers safer—and provide much-needed fresh air.
Outdoor learning is safer, but how are schools doing it?
Outdoor learning is safer, but how are schools doing it? Approaches to taking classes outside to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can vary depending on a variety of factors, including location and resources.
COVID-19 and schools reopening: Now is the time to embrace outdoor education
Moving classes outside deserves serious consideration not only for better ventilation, but also to introduce more education devoted to learning on, from and with the land.
Children raised in greener areas have higher IQ, study finds
Growing up in a greener urban environment boosts children’s intelligence and lowers levels of difficult behavior, a study has found.
One way to teach students more safely this fall? Move lessons outdoors
One way to teach students more safely this fall? Move lessons outdoors. It’s easier to do social distancing outside – and there’s considerable evidence that students learn better in fresh air
5 ways to take STEM outside
STEM learning can continue even with stay-at-home orders in effect—nature is a classroom full of lessons
Muddy knees and climbing trees: how a summer playing outdoors can help children recharge
For children, getting outdoors helps to aid their exploration of the world – it's how they learn best.
Why going camping could be the answer to your lockdown holiday woes
Research shows children who go camping do better at school and are healthier and happier.
5 reasons to make sure recess doesn’t get short shrift when school resumes in person
Children need time to play and be outside. That will be true even if instructional hours are cut short due to social distancing.