Nature-Based Learning

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Nature-based learning blends early childhood education with environmental education. As children grow and develop important skills like problem-solving, communication, and coordination, they also form meaningful connections with the land, while gaining awareness of their place within the natural world. 

• Whole Child Development
  Nature-based learning supports children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Outdoor environments encourage movement, problem-solving, teamwork, and creative thinking.
•  Stronger Emotional Health
  Spending time in nature can reduce stress, anxiety, and overstimulation. It helps children build confidence, resilience, and self-regulation in a calming, open-ended environment.
•  Improved Focus and Attention
  Natural settings help reset children’s attention spans, which can lead to better concentration, reduced hyperactivity, and increased engagement in learning.
•  Environmental Awareness and Stewardship
  Regular outdoor experiences foster a sense of connection, responsibility, and care for the Earth, laying the foundation for lifelong environmental values.
• Rich Sensory Experiences
  Nature offers endless opportunities for sensory play by touching textures, hearing bird calls, or smelling plants, that are vital for early brain development.
• Encourages Curiosity and Creativity
  Outdoor learning inspires questions, exploration, and imagination. Children learn by doing, building, experimenting, and observing the world around them.
• Promotes Physical Health
  Outdoor play promotes gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and overall physical fitness, plus exposure to fresh air and sunlight. 
• Strengthens Social Skills
  Working together to explore, build, or solve problems in nature helps children practice cooperation, empathy, negotiation, and communication. explore freely in ways that are both exciting and calming, fostering resilience, self-awareness, and a lifelong love of learning and nature.