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Outdoors@RSNatureschool.com
Waldkindergartens (Forest Schools) originated in Germany, spreading to Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom. They are early-education schools for children aged 2-7. Children learn through direct interaction with nature, which offers spontaneous and organic experiences. Through these hands-on explorations children have the opportunity to achieve and develop self-confidence.
Outdoor learning fosters resiliency, independence and creativity. Research has shown that children better retain information, have longer attention spans and improved self-control when learning through hands-on discovery. No matter what the weather, children are encouraged to play and explore the natural surroundings with adult supervision. It is a learner-based approach where adults assist rather than lead in learning.