Why Is Outdoor Learning Important

Outdoor Learning is a broad term that includes outdoor activities in the early childhood years, school grounds projects, environmental education, recreational/adventure activities, personal and social development program, expeditions, team building, leadership training, education for sustainability, adventure therapy, etc. It helps kids in development of advanced cognitive abilities and better academic performance. It also leads to reduced stress level in kids.

Following are some reasons due to which schools should encourage students to spend more time outside while learning:
  • Better Academic Performance: Outdoor activities make students feel energetic resulting in better attendance, improved retention of information and positive school behavior. This leads to improved academic performance.
  • Developmental Benefits: Students who indulge in outdoor learning exhibit better behavioral, intellectual and emotional responses. They are more likely to take initiative as they feel confident, have higher self esteem, more empathy, discipline and confidence to solve problems.
  • Health Benefits: It makes students more active and agile which leads to myriad health benefits like adequate sleep, more intake of oxygen and improved immunity.
  • Better Memory And Imagination: A change of environment breaks the monotony of a fixed pattern of learning. It provides fresh stimuli for the brain which results in improved learning abilities such as retention and recall of information.
  • Strong Environmental Attitudes: Students develop a stronger connection with their natural environment when exposed to it often. This leads to a keen interest in preserving and caring for their natural environment among kids.
  • Less Stress And Anxiety:  Outdoor learning instills positive behavior in children. This positive behavior stimulates neural connections that help in regulating emotions and reducing stress. As a result, they develop a positive outlook towards the world around them.
  • Risk Taking: Outdoor learning offers a variety of challenges with varying degrees of risk for children. This helps them in developing decision making skills to handle different situations efficiently.
  • Social Skills: Outdoor learning teaches students life skills like working in a team, adapting to new situations, better conflict management, cooperating, enhanced communication skills, etc.

Schools in Killeen Independent School District provide various opportunities for students to participate in outdoor activities. The staff ensures to provide innovative and challenging extra-curricular activities to kids. The activities are organized in a way that they develop necessary skills in children. For further details on importance of outdoor learning, visit: 200 N. WS Young Dr., Killeen, TX – 76543. You can call at: (254) 336 – 0000.


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