, by Glenn Hutt, Comments Off on 7 ways geodesic domes inspire learning
There can be no question that a diverse curriculum is now a must for schools. And as outdoor learning boosts pupil engagement, social skills and wellbeing in 9 out of 10 cases1, it’s no wonder this area is high on the agenda among education leaders. From small PODs to state-of-the-art architectural buildings – and everything […]
, by Juno Hollyhock, Comments Off on Getting outside as winter draws in
Getting out and about in the school grounds in the Summer is easy when the weather is good. Hordes of happy excited children, lazy sunny afternoons sprawled by the Story Telling Chair, the smell of warm earth and the gritty feel of seeds between your fingers. Even lesson time spent outside in the summer is […]
, by Alice Dickinson, Comments Off on 10 reasons to take learning outside the classroom
There are 5 key ways in which exposure to the natural environment is beneficial to human health*: enhanced personal and social communication skills increased physical health enhanced mental and spiritual health enhanced spiritual, sensory, and aesthetic awareness the ability to assert personal control and increased sensitivity to one’s own well-being. But how does that translate […]