2025 New Years Resolutions for Kids By Connections Academy
by Connections Academy
byAlyssa Austin
3 min to readThe advent of warmer weather in the spring and summer months presents the perfect time for homeschooling outside. Read on to get suggestions for some practical ways that families can incorporate outdoor learning into their student’s education plan.
In addition to the many physical and mental health benefits that come from spending time outside—such as reduced stress and cortisol levels, and an increase in vitamin D—there are also specific benefits of learning outside that your student may enjoy during their school day. Here are four benefits of homeschooling outside:
The benefits of taking learning outside are clear, but how can you get started integrating outdoor learning into your at-home learning program? Check out these recommended outdoor learning activities for elementary students and beyond.
What better way to see the wonders of nature in action than by seeing them up close? Taking a trip to the zoo, a nature center, or even a local outdoor park is one of the best homeschool nature activities.
Textbooks and online lessons are excellent learning tools but getting to visit a museum full of artifacts, images, speech recordings, and countless other formats of engaging learning material is an unparalleled way to teach history.
A great way to tap into the power of outdoor learning, while also fostering appreciation and pride in your local town, is looking to your local city as inspiration for homeschooling outside. What unique landmarks does your town have? What about wildlife? You may find that your hometown is the perfect launching point for learning about all kinds of school subjects.
There’s no reason that your outdoor learning session can’t involve a road trip. In fact, visits to historical sites, National Parks, and so many more destinations make for excellent learning experiences for students of all ages. “Roadschooling” introduces students to new places and uniquely engaging learning experiences.
Nature is the best gym of all. Head outside to get active with your child. Go for a run, a walk, a nature stroll—the options are endless!
While the inherent positive outcomes of learning outdoors cannot be denied, there are benefits to learning both indoors and outdoors. The best solution? A healthy mix of both! Incorporate some of the outdoor learning activities for elementary students—or any student—suggested above in your homeschooling approach, and watch your child grow in new ways!
by Connections Academy
by Connections Academy
by Connections Academy