a Bene ts of an Outdoor Education by Shaun Dallas Dance | Feb 20, 2021 | education, shaun dallas dance
2020 was a di cult, challenging period. While we may not be out of the woods completely, there seems to be a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. When COVID was at its peak, people were warned about going outdoors for months on end, with no foreseeable release in sight. In addition to the overall stress of the nation, this fear contributed to approximately a quarter of the nation concerned for their mental health. We have all been told about the bene ts of being outside, even for just a few minutes a day. Studies have shown that spending time outdoors, whether as a group or alone, is more important than we previously thought. Not only is it pleasant, but there are scienti cally proven social, cognitive, academic, and physiological bene ts to outside exposure, and combining it with education is exponentially better. More articles these days are bringing up the topic of nature de cit disorder with students. Human beings have an intrinsic need to seek a connection with nature. Outdoor learning gives children an early appreciation of their natural surroundings. This has been shown to