Children from Quebec (Canada) participating in the Open Sky School program
Nathanael Corre/School of the Open Air
Forest schools, where students spend part of their time learning outdoors, seem to have no immediate benefits for most children. mental healthbut it can help those with pre-existing mental health problems.
These schools are popular in parts of Europe and North America, and research suggests that spending time in nature can improve children’s health. behavioral and emotional problems.
To test the effects of having classes in nature, …
