Outdoor Classroom Day

Our Feedback from Children, Families and Staff

Staff:&#160; "We have had the most fantastic, rich, exciting, fun-filled, inspirational day!

Primary 1A Pupil: "My favourite part was the whole day!"

Corstorphine Family:&#160; &#160;"Fantastic to see so many @corstorphineps pupils out in the sunshine as part of #OutdoorClassroomDay #education #Edinburgh"

Thursday 23rd May 2019 OUTDOOR CLASSROOM DAY

wild spaces       Edinburgh Zoo       wildlife garden       St. Margaret's Park       tennis courts       church grounds       playground       Project Play       Poppy Richards art       Wildside Nature       rugby workshops       loose play        Corstorphine Hill

"ACADEMIC RESEARCH SHOWS THAT ACTIVE PLAY IS THE NATURAL AND PRIMARY WAY THAT CHILDREN LEARN." Sir Ken Robinson, leading expert in education, creativity and human development.

Children who spend time in nature: 1. Are healthier physically and mentally. 2. Progress well in school. 3. Have higher self-esteem. 4. Have good self-discipline. 5. Feel more capable and confident. 6. Are good problem solvers. 7. Are more cooperative with other children. 8. Are more creative. 9. Feel connected to nature. 10. Will be tomorrow's conservation leaders.

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