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In the Outdoor Classroom, children connect to the natural world... -
…and learn from what nature has to teach us. -
Children benefit from spending substantial time outdoors. -
Learning occurs everywhere and all the time. -
Nearly all children’s activities can be done outside. -
Teacher supported, rich learning environments facilitate activities... -
…that are child-initiated, hands-on, interactive and engaging. -
Children need a connection to nature in order to be whole… -
…and it helps them build a healthy internal psychology with time spent alone. -
Being outdoors increases the ways of developing an interest in reading and writing… -
…fosters an interest in science and math… -
…and encourages healthy habits by providing opportunities for vigorous physical activity.
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The Outdoor Classroom Project (OCP) is dedicated to increasing the quantity, quality and benefit of outdoor experiences for children in early care and education programs through providing educational and consulting services on the value and design of engaging outdoor learning environments to teachers, administrators and parents.
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The Child Educational Center is the Model Site
for the Outdoor Classroom Project.
