Younger generations spend more time with their cell phones and headphones today, rather than constructing forts in the woods, or listening for the sounds of bird calls and frog croaks. Research has demonstrated that time spent in nature fosters the healthy development of children. Outdoor play helps children manage stress and become resilient. Natural spaces stimulate children's limitless imaginations and foster creativity. Children who connect with nature may be more inventive and better problem-solvers due to the hands-on learning that local nature provides.
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Showing posts with label outdoor games. Show all posts
Showing posts with label outdoor games. Show all posts
December 27, 2012
Getting kids outdoors makes them happier, healthier – and smarter
Younger generations spend more time with their cell phones and headphones today, rather than constructing forts in the woods, or listening for the sounds of bird calls and frog croaks. Research has demonstrated that time spent in nature fosters the healthy development of children. Outdoor play helps children manage stress and become resilient. Natural spaces stimulate children's limitless imaginations and foster creativity. Children who connect with nature may be more inventive and better problem-solvers due to the hands-on learning that local nature provides.
September 18, 2012
50 awesome videos about gaming in education
Board games, video games, even active outdoor games all have
an important place in education, and these videos share more about their role
in learning. Check out our list of 50 awesome videos for gaming teachers to
discover what experts, teachers, and even students have to say about using
games for education.
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