Outdoor learning is in a class of its own.
Learning outside the classroom builds children's confidence and can transform their relationships with teachers. So how can schools be encouraged to organize more outdoor activities?
What I do know is this....it is important to take our lessons outside for students. We don't have to travel far to have them explore and learn from their environment. We can learn from nature all around us. Exploring symmetry in math is easily done by looking at leaves; learning about the cardinal directions can be done easily using a compass on the playground; classifying rocks can be done after collecting specimens outside; or writing poetry or journal entries can be completed after spending time outdoors.
