Outdoor Classroom

FBLC recognizes the value of Outdoor Learning and how beneficial this is to the child’s development. Evidence shows that learning in an outdoor classroom can have a motivating effect on young people and a beneficial impact on learning, understanding, behavior and overall health.

What is an Outdoor Classroom?

• Opportunity to experience nature and bring learning to life
• A gathering place for teachers and students
• Opportunity to take calculated risks and explore curiosities
• Opportunity to initiate own learning, with the availability of teacher support
• Supports multiple developmental domains (spiritual, language & literacy, social & emotional, math, science, music and motor development)

Benefits

• Supports creativity
• Enhances cognitive abilities- (critical thinking and problem solving, use of all senses, imagination)
• Improves educational experience for tactile learners
• Freedom to move
• Students learn by doing, taking a “hands-on” approach
• Curriculum evolves and changes based on the needs and interests of the children.