Exploring concepts such as observation and measurement in the fresh air can give students a new and playful perspective on ...

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 ...

Children flourish when they learn in nature. It can improve their health, attention capacity and social skills. The enriching experience of outdoor learning can also lead to significant improvements ...

There are many outdoor activities that families can do to learn and have fun in their backyards or local preserve or park. Credit: Photos courtesy of Hazel Stark The COVID-19 pandemic is ...

Just outside the doors of Stearns Junior-Senior High School in Millinocket, Maine, students and staff have access to ...

What is Place-based Learning? Place-based learning is an instructional approach that focuses on developing student’s sense of place and learning through exploring their environment. Thus, most ...

Rebecca Torchia is a web editor for EdTech: Focus on K–12. Previously, she has produced podcasts and written for several publications in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and her hometown of Pittsburgh.

Is it just me or are screens dominating much of our children’s (and our own!) lives? It seems like a good time to remind all of us, parents and non-parents, that the importance of outdoor activities ...

Kids are not meant to be stuck indoors 24/7, and they naturally thrive when they play outside, says Meghan Fitzgerald, a former school principal and the cofounder of Tinkergarten, a company that ...

The current education model is gradually shifting away from its traditional framework, evolving towards a more informal, out-of-brick, outdoor learning culture. In this context, the topic of ...