If you're a student—or even if you've just been around students lately—you've probably noticed that stress and anxiety seem to be at an all-time high. Between heavy academic workloads, social ...
Struggling to come up with fun ways to entertain your kids as the weather heats up? Not to worry. All it takes is a few simple supplies and a little imagination to get them moving, creating and ...
Spending time outdoors and engaging in active play has all kinds of benefits for young children. It encourages gross motor skill development, helps improve coordination and balance, and can contribute ...
I know from experience that being outdoors helps kids feel less irritable and sleep better. But don't take my word for it; researchers have also found that when parents encourage kids to engage in ...
Heading outdoors is an exciting way to turn a walk into a learning activity without your child even realizing it. What's great is kids of all ages can get a new look on nature with a few simple tips.
Getting started in outdoor activities can be the hard part. Just learning what to wear, where to go, and finding the needed gear is challenging. That can be especially true for women. The Wyoming Game ...
One year ago, we at The Ecology School were confronted with the pandemic reality of cancelled in-person programs in exchange for remote, virtual learning. What we created in the wake of those changes ...
A 20-acre urban farm in Orlando, Fla., 4Roots addresses urgent issues like food insecurity and environmental decline through regenerative farming, education, and community collaboration. Photo: Chad ...
Stomping through puddles, scrambling over fallen logs and digging in the dirt with sticks may not sound like traditional educational activities, but they are core parts of the curriculum in “forest ...
Jean-Philippe Ayotte-Beaudet has received funding from SSHRC, FQRSC, and MEES. Universities have faced major planning challenges due to COVID-19. While there has been significant media coverage about ...
An urban oasis in the heart of the city? That’s what Chicago City Day School, a junior kindergarten through eighth grade private school, offers its students. In fact, the school’s visually appealing ...