Kids are naturally drawn to the outdoors. This fascination provides parents and educators with teaching opportunities to help children care for nature. According to the latest research, spending more time outside promotes more sustainable and environmentally-friendly behavior in children. So the more connected to nature a child is, the more likely they are to take environmentally conscious actions— and the happier they feel. You can ignite a child’s desire to give back to nature (in super fun ways) with these basic outdoor activities: Hiking We love taking our nieces and nephews hiking at a nearby park or preserve. Hiking is an easy, inexpensive, and totally carbon footprint-free way of introducing kids to the great outdoors. We find that going on a hike is not just beneficial to their health, but it improves their perception of nature – especially when we introduce lessons about nature along the way. Our niece loves to name ants and find flowers. And our nephew gets excited about seeing larger animals like deer and raccoons. We bring along a bag and pick up trash along the way. When hiking, you can go the extra mile by bringing treelings and planting them in special spots, teaching kids the importance of reforestation. It really pays to help kids see what happens […]
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News from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom
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The CLOtC National Conference 2023
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2023-03-07
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Gardener and Animal Care Assistant – Silverwood School, Wiltshire
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2023-02-20
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JCA Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2023-02-20
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JCA Seasonal Instructor
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2023-02-20
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New summary report confirming the benefits of LOtC in natural environments
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2022-12-07
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Qualified Outdoor Instructor – Wilderness Foundation UK
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2022-08-26
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Head Cook – Farms for City Children, Pembrokeshire
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2022-08-26
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We are recruiting! CLOtC are seeking a Communication and Marketing Manager
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2022-07-11
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CLOtC National Conference
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2022-07-05
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Get Out! Grant open for applications
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2021-10-07
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Outdoor learning in the Welsh curriculum with Nature Days
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2021-10-04
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Senior Learning Officer – ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2021-08-25
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Taking learning outside the classroom CAN happen all year round – our response to ASCL
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2021-08-18
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Funding boost to help West Midlands schools learn more about nature
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2021-07-28
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St Andrews Primary School becomes first school in Scotland to achieve Gold LOtC Mark!
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2021-07-23