50 ways forest and outdoor learning experiences benefit child development
This article covers:
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Statistics on how much outdoor experiences help children learn.
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The important skills like confidence and responsibility that kids learn by being outdoors.
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How outdoor activities help young students in developing social and exercise-related routines.
And gives parents and educators some interesting insights such as:
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93% of schools believe outdoor learning improves children’s social skills.
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Parks, fields, and playgrounds are the most popular outdoor learning venues among 76% of kids.
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Even teachers benefit from outdoor learning as 79% of them say it has informed their teaching methods.