Teachers want to teach outdoors more often
Outdoor learning is not only healthy and beneficial for children's learning performance, it is also great fun! More and more teachers want to go outside with their pupils more often. By regularly teaching standard subjects outdoors, children discover, investigate and learn through play and with much more enjoyment. Unfortunately, teachers often lack the space and outdoor teaching materials needed to teach outdoors. Jantje Beton and IVN Nature Education support this and encourage teachers to teach outdoors by organising National Outdoor Learning Day. The current count stands at 1,946 schools and 289,100 pupils. For the latest figures, click here.
Outdoor learning is not only fun, but also good for development
It is generally known that being outdoors is good for children. By teaching lessons outdoors, children are exposed to natural daylight and fresh air. This contributes to less fatigue and a better mood, and may also have a positive effect on children's ability to learn.
Outdoor learning provides room for challenging education
An outdoor lesson also offers teachers opportunities to provide challenging lessons. These are lessons in which pupils work things out for themselves, collaborate extensively and use their bodies and senses while learning. Exercising while learning is not only good for children's physical health, but also has positive effects on cognitive processes.
Research shows that outdoor learning is good for children's health, enjoyment and learning performance. View the research.
Lesson inspiration
Curious about all the lessons you can teach outdoors? View the lessons here.