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

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.

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

10 Games To Play With Your Kids When Social Distancing

Here is a list of 10 activities, five you can do with your kids outdoors and five you can do indoors, to kick off the summer fun!

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.

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