I redesigned a school playground for my PhD – and the children got better marks learning outside
The need for social distancing due to coronavirus means now is the time for schools across the world to embrace outdoor learning.
Bringing the Natural World To Students With a Pollinator Garden
A garden for bees and butterflies helps local endangered species while providing opportunities for standards-based science lessons for children
Increasing screen time during COVID-19 could be harmful to kids’ eyesight
With online learning and social distancing, kids are spending more time staring at screens and less time outdoors. That can put them at higher risk of myopia and serious eye problems in the future.
Four K-12 Education Models That May Gain Popularity During COVID-19
COVID-19 has disrupted much of the way we live and learn, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. These four K-12 education models will likely gain popularity over the coming months, as families look for new options.
Simple Ways to Bring Learning Outside
Going outside helps students focus, and activities for classes from social studies to math can incorporate the natural world.
Bugs, bark rubbing and bird nests: turn your daily walk into a nature home school
Whether making a wildflower bracelet or searching for wild animal footprints, here are some simple, enjoyable ways to start teaching your kids about nature
Replacing Indoor Play With Outdoor Play Improves Children’s Health
Children benefit more than we may think from outdoor play, as this study has revealed the part it play on children's developments.
Learning through adventure: the many skills that can be taught outside the classroom
Learning outside the classroom through adventurous activities is known to have significant educational benefits. It helps children develop technical, intellectual and social skills by overcoming challenges and sharing decisions.
Short-sightedness in kids was rising long before they took to the screens
Too much studying and staying indoors are more likely to blame for the rise in the number of children with myopia, or short-sightedness, than excess screen time
20 Games To Play Inside When The Weather Outside Is Frightful
Games and other activities that will keep kids entertained on bad weather days at home