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RESEARCH
The scholarly articles mentioned below cover the independent scientific research of the last decade. For a simplified summary of the benefits of outdoor learning for early childhood , check out this resource from the US Department of Health & Human Services 'Head Start' program.
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Nature Play: A Prescription for Healthier Children. American Academy of Pediatrics (2020)
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The Impacts of Unstructured Nature Play on Health in Early Childhood. Plos One (2o20)
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Residential Greenspace & Child Intelligence. Plos Medicine (2020)
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Everyday Learning Opportunities of Young Children. International Journal of ECEE (2020)
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Taking the Scenic Route to Academic Attainment. Journal of Early Childhood Development & Care (2018)
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Time Spent Outdoors During Preschool. Journal of Environmental Psychology (2017)
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Outdoor Learning Spaces: The Case for Forest School. University of Hertfordshire (2017)
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Forest and Nature School in Canada. Forest School Canada (2014)
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Forest Kindergarten Feasibility Study. Scotland Forestry Commission (2009)
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Swedish Forest Kindergartens, Part 1 & 2. Creative Star Learning Company (2008)
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A Marvelous Opportunity for Children to Learn. Forest Research Farnham (2006)
TOP ARTICLES
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What Happens When Put Toddlers In a Forest to Climb Trees and Use Knives? - APolitical
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The Perks of a Play-in-the-Mud Educational Philosophy - The Atlantic
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The Forest School Revolution - Leaves, Logs and Life Skills - The Guardian
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How Forest School Prioritizes Nature & the Power of Play - The Dyrt
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Why Our Kids Need Forests for True Learning - MarketWatch
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Running Free in Germany's Outdoor Preschools - The New York Times
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Is It Time To Let Children Play Outdoors Once More? - The Guardian
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Forest Schools: How Climbing Trees Can Help Children Develop Resilience - The Conversation
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ADVOCACY & AWARENESS ORGANIZATIONS
North American Association for Environmental Education
American Forest Kindergarten Association
Eastern Region Association of Forest & Nature Schools
Child & Nature Alliance (Canada)