nature learning
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The Hidden Superpower of Nature & Kiddos – Healing
Did you know that trees release a natural compound, phytoncides, that can boost our immune health and stimulate our parasympathetic nervous system, causing us to relax? In other words – trees help us to heal. My journey from traditional schooling to teaching nature-based learning outdoors is also helping me to heal. During our most recent
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The Hidden Superpower of Nature – Connection
🌸 Just 20 minutes in nature can reduce stress hormones, improve focus, and deepen connection. Waking up to howler monkeys 🐵 and having breakfast while watching hummingbirds in the rainforest of Bijagua, Costa Rica, I’d never felt as immersed in the present as I did in those moments. As a city-girl, I was terrified of
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Why Counting Wildflowers Matters: The Heart Behind In Nature with Nina
“Wow, look at how many flowers you have! Should we count them?” Jessie* ran up to me with her basket in hand. She had been collecting wildflowers while we waited for the other children to arrive for our Easter Egg Hunt. As she pulled some out and counted, she laid them neatly on my hand
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Get Outside! The Benefits of Nature Play for Kids
Most of us adults have experienced some form of release or joy when spending time outdoors, whether it was on a hike, relaxing on the beach, or having a picnic in the park. But what about the benefits for children? Well, from increased confidence to a stronger immune system, once you read about the many