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BENEFITS OF INTEGRATING NATURE INTO THE CLASSROOM
We all know that bringing a little bit of nature
into your daily routine can improve your
well-being. Whether you have a small apartment
balcony or a large backyard, you can use the
outdoors to learn more about the world around
you. But did you know that integrating nature in
the classroom is also beneficial for both kids
and teachers? Here are just some of the many
benefits of learning in nature. The Montessori
Philosophy is about whole child education,
supporting their cognitive, physical, emotional,
and social development. Nature offers numerous
ways to aid this goal and is one of the founding
principles of Montessori academics.
Emotional Stability
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• Studies prove kids who go outside and play are
  happier, less anxious, and better able to deal
  with stress than their indoor counterparts. Being
  able to freely move around and participate in
  outdoor activities with peers also enables
  children to be more focused indoors!
• Develop a Love of Learning
• When nature is integrated into the classroom,
  children are able to learn in a way thats
  relevant to their lives and interests. As
  students explore their surroundings, they are
  interested and captivated by their environment,
  enabling them to grasp subjects better.
• Hands-on activities allow children opportunities
  for scientific discovery. For example, what
  better way to learn about photosynthesis than
  having them plant seeds or root vegetables and
  experience the plants life cycle?
• Attention to Detail
• One of the most important benefits of integrating
  nature into the classroom is that it helps
  students pay attention to detail. When students
  are engaged in nature, they tend to focus more
  deeply on what theyre doing and learn better
  because of it.
• Additionally, students who can focus well are
  more likely to succeed in school teachers can
  expect their lessons on reading comprehension or
  math skills to be much more beneficial for their
  students with this natural learning environment
  than without it!
• When children are active, their energy tends to
  increase, and they are more likely to pay
  attention. This means theyre less likely to
  fidget in the classroom and take part in
  learning on their terms.
• Stress Reduction
• Many people in our society are suffering from
  stress. Stress is a huge problem for children
  and adults, which can stem from an early age.
  Fortunately, nature has been proven to help
  reduce stress and improve overall health. Well
  look at some ways nature can reduce stress and
  encourage exploration
• A forest walk is a simple way for students to
  learn. If theyre learning about forests, a walk
  through the local park or forest preserve before
  returning to class for an activity involving
  trees or animals found there will help them
  better relate to the material.

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seasons. This will allow them to experience the
beauty of their surroundings while learning
about lifecycles! Communal Sense of Belonging
and Engagement One of the most important aspects
of outdoor learning is allowing students to
interact with their peers in a real environment
outside of the classroom. When students are
allowed to interact with each other physically,
they gain a better understanding of their
classmates viewpoints and develop greater
empathy. This leaves them better equipped to
understand how everyone in the classroom can
learn from each others experiences. Students
also talk more freely in an outdoor setting
because they are encouraged to do so. There is
often more discussion among students about what
theyre learning and why it matters, resulting
in higher levels of engagement for every student
involved! Cypress Creek Montessori There are
infinite advantages to integrating nature in the
classroom all children can benefit from it.
Ensure your child is set up for success by
considering Montessori education at Cypress
Creek Frisco Montessori. Cypress Creek Frisco
Montessori embraces the outdoors as part of our
whole-child approach to early development. Our
beautiful outdoor space complements our spacious
classrooms and enables all students to develop
skills they will carry with them throughout
life. Take a tour of our facility today!