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Are Kids These Days Really 'Wrapped in Cotton Wool?'

Oct 1, 2018
5 min

Are Kids These Days Really 'Wrapped in Cotton Wool?'

We hear it all the time: "Kids these days just aren't the same anymore. They just stay indoors, playing non-stop computer games rather than going outside, and climbing trees, like I used to do back in my day!" - Anonymous Grandfather But is this really true? Are the next generation of children growing up 'wrapped in cotton wool?' Are kids nowadays missing out on vital early childhood lessons that can only be learned through active play outside? And are the next generation sti

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Worrying Trends in Health & Wellbeing Among Children

Sep 3, 2018
4 min

Worrying Trends in Health & Wellbeing Among Children

Health and wellbeing among children in many developed nations is showing some very concerning trends. In this blog post, I explore why this is and what evidence-based solutions are emerging in the research with a special lens on outdoor education. The Facts & Figures 1 in 3 10-11 year olds are obese or overweight in England according to recent research (NCMP England, 2012-13). 1 in 10 school pupils (5-16 years) suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder in England and h

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Shining Outside the Classroom

Jul 19, 2018
4 min

Shining Outside the Classroom

In an average classroom of students, some are likely to possess a talent for mathematics. Others might find art a natural fit and enjoy letting their creativity flow through the tip of a paint brush. Likewise, some may find their calling in the sciences and relish being immersed in a web of test tubes and Bunsen Burners. Fitting the Mold But what about those kids who don't fit the mold? Those square pegs who simply don't fit into the round holes of the education system. For m

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Are Children Born to Be Wild?

Jun 23, 2018
3 min

Are Children Born to Be Wild?

The word innate means hereditary or human nature and I'm a big believer that human beings are born to be outdoors as much as possible. Remember, homosapiens evolved over millions of years during an intimate struggle to survive the unforgiving forces of nature, which included big predators, climate fluctuations, disease, food shortages and countless other evolutionary pressures. Modern humans once shared the Earth with big apex land predators including the formidable saber too

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7 Easy-to-Follow Steps for Experiential Learning: How to Structure a Lesson with Impact!

Jun 2, 2018
3 min

7 Easy-to-Follow Steps for Experiential Learning: How to Structure a Lesson with Impact!

How to Structure a Experiential Lesson with Big Impact! Raising awareness and understanding of the global challenges facing humanity and our planet are perfect platforms for experiential educators to explore complex concepts, develop student knowledge and inspire positive change. One of the most incredible ways to successfully lead an experiential learning session outside or inside a classroom is based on the 7E Instructional Model developed by Dr. Arthur Eisenkraft. The 7E

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