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March 21, 2023

We Asked Students What an Outdoor Space Should Feel Like

We recently visited Thomas Stone Elementary School in the City of Mount Rainier and shared what an outdoor learning space was, how it’s used, and what the benefits are of having access to one.

Outdoor classrooms provide:

    • Physiological benefits

    • Mental health benefits

    • Support for one's social-emotional health and well-being

    • Cognitive and learning benefits

After learning about the benefits, the students were excited to complete a mapping activity where they could visualize the possibilities for their school and community.

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