The end of summer…time to dust off the book bags and lunch boxes and head back to school. But before you put away the sunblock and hiking shoes, consider this: studies repeatedly show that time spent outside in nature leads to better results in the classroom, from increased focus to a boost in creativity.
Not sure how to keep your kids engaged in the outdoors now that school’s back in? Nature Rocks (www.naturerocks.org) – a program managed by The Nature Conservancy in partnership with ecoAmerica and the Children and Nature Network, and generously supported by a grant from The Walt Disney Company – can help.
This online and mobile-friendly resource for parents and kids offers a wide range of activities for the backyard and beyond, a Nature Finder tool to locate nearby zoos, parks and other natural areas, and a weekly blog and round up of news relevant to kids in nature.
To explore the site, and sign up for its free e-newsletter, visit www.naturerocks.org.
