EDUCATION MATTERS—SANFORD SCHOOL'S PRIVATE SCHOOL BLOG

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John Bell and Patrick Martin

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Learning Outside: Connecting Children with Nature

Posted by John Bell and Patrick Martin on April 19, 2017 at 5:01 PM
Spring days inspire so many of us to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. School sports move outside, while playgrounds and parks become alive with families enjoying time together. Many studies also prove that there is a positive educational benefit of connecting young learners with nature. Author and Early Childhood educator from the Yale Child Study Center, Erika Christakis states, "Active learning, and especially outdoor play in nature, is essential to healthy human development."  
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