Just a few hours of outdoor schooling per week can greatly benefit children’s mental health, according to a new study.
NonStop Local reported on the research, explaining that about 1,000 fifth- and sixth-grade students in Quebec were randomly selected to stay in their indoor classrooms all week or to spend two hours of that time with teachers in parks or green spaces.
During the three-month study, the kids took part in their regular school work, including subjects such math and languages, even while outdoors. These students were also asked to do a 15-minute activity meant to improve their mental health, such as writing a haiku or mindful walking.
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-home/outdoor-schooling-children-mental-health-study/
