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Health Benefits and Guidance — National Covid-19 Outdoor …

WEBChapter 3 of the online library explores how to create healthier school environments and introduces the health benefits of nature and being outdoors. It addresses the use of …

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National Schoolyard Forest System℠

WEBThe California Schoolyard Forest System℠ — launched in June 2022 —became the first state in the new National Schoolyard Forest System℠. This initiative seeks to increase …

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Green Schoolyards America

WEBGreen Schoolyards America seeks to transform asphalt-covered school grounds into park-like green spaces that improve children’s well-being, learning, and play while …

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Outdoor Classroom Management

WEBThoughtful outdoor classroom design makes it easier for students to focus on and reflect behavior expectations. Our chapter on Creating Outdoor Spaces is your one-stop shop …

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NATIONAL OUTDOOR LEARNING LIBRARY

WEBThe National Outdoor Learning Library is an expansive set of resources for schools and districts created by the National COVID-19 Outdoor Learning Initiative, which was …

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Benefits of Schoolyard Forests — Green Schoolyards America

WEBPhysical Health Benefits. Schoolyard forests support improved air quality and pulmonary health, increased physical activity, motor skill development, and protection from heat …

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Living Schoolyards and Climate Resilience

WEB“Public school districts are one of the largest landowners in almost every city and town across the United States and around the world. In the United States alone, over 98,000* …

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How Cool is Your Schoolyard

WEBIn this hands-on, place-based activity, students learn about the ways that outdoor building materials affect local microclimates and people’s comfort and health. Classes use …

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K-5 Stewardship Lessons — Green Schoolyards America

WEBGrades K-5. Mulch and Evaporation — Green Schoolyards America. In this simple experiment about water evaporation, students test changes in soil moisture over several …

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Policy Guidance and Funding

WEBThis chapter contains a collection of policy examples from around the country that include recommendations to move classes and programs outside during the pandemic, as well …

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Mental Health Benefits

WEBNational COVID-19 Outdoor Learning Initiative. The National COVID-19 Outdoor Learning Initiative supports schools and districts around the country in their efforts to reopen …

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Inclusive Design for Outdoor Spaces

WEBInclusive Design for Outdoor Spaces. Outdoor learning is more than just a “nice” experience for students with special needs. It can set the stage for students to be more successful …

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Stewardship Tasks with Students — Green Schoolyards America

WEBThe main tasks required for caring for trees once they are in the ground are watering, weeding, mulching, raking, sweeping, pruning, and monitoring tree health. Below you …

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Schoolyard Forest Rationale — Green Schoolyards America

WEBThe Schoolyard Forest System℠ Resource Library is a set of practical tools for schools and districts working to increase tree canopy on public school grounds to shade and protect …

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Our Mission — Green Schoolyards America

WEBOur Mission Green Schoolyards America inspires and supports systems change to transform asphalt-covered school grounds into living schoolyards that improve children’s …

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