A Momentum Backed by Research

Outdoor Preschools date back to 1950s Scandinavia, but have gained momentum in our ever growing digital world. Studies have increasingly shown that children whose learning engages the natural world, have an aptitude for better concentration, less stress, more physical activity, increased curiosity, and improved social and emotion regulation[1].

For more information check out REI’s Episode on Forest Preschools and supporting articles below[2,3,4]. For a comprehensive review on how nature impacts learning, see the 2019 study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology.