Rather than let the blog gather dust over the summer, we thought we’d present some stories that got us thinking. These stories don’t necessarily reflect McGuffey’s opinions, but they offer thought-provoking insights into how children learn and grow.
This week we’re sharing a story from NPR that discusses the many benefits of spending class-time outdoors, as exemplified in one school’s program that brings its students into the woods to learn for one day each week.
Out of the Classroom and Into the Woods
Kids in the U.S. are spending less time outside. Even in kindergarten, recess is being cut back. But in the small town of Quechee, Vt., a teacher is bucking that trend: One day a week, she takes her students outside — for the entire school day. It’s called Forest Monday.
