Our natural environment provides a great classroom. There is increasing evidence that outdoor learning can improve confidence, leadership skills, self-esteem, and reduce anti-social behaviour. Skills gained from outdoor learning include:
Physical:Increase range of motion, improve fine motor skills, tone under used muscles, improve coordination and balance, and increase muscular strength. |
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Mental:Increases independence, increase self-esteem and confidence, increase observation skills, provides choices and ability to use problem solving skills, encourages creativity, provides outlet for stress, anger, and emotions. |
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Social:Opportunity to interact with others, commitment to a living thing, cooperation and team working skills, dealing with success and failure, provides an environment to learn and be inspired by others. |
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Visit our Nature Directory for a list of organisations in Berkshire offering outdoor education opportunities.
Photographs by:
Pollen Game by rowanleaf.co.uk
Children answering questions by Philip Shaw-Hamilton/BBOWT
Pond Dipping by BBOWT