Nature Play Research Quotes 2021 by Jan Weems https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv Which quotes surprise you? en-us 2021-02-08 14:27:57 UTC 2026-02-21 02:47:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f578.png Wonder is an important motivator for lifelong learning wemyssj https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088410 (Wilson 1997).]]> 2021-02-08 14:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088410 Nature buffers the impact of life stress on children and helps them deal with adversity. The greater the amount of nature exposure, the greater the benefits wemyssj https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088412 (Wells 2003).]]> 2021-02-08 14:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088412 Children who play regularly in natural environments show more advanced motor fitness, including coordination, balance and agility, and they are sick less often wemyssj https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088413 (Fjortoft 2001, Grahn et al. 1997). ]]> 2021-02-08 14:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088413 Children who play in nature have more positive feelings about each other (Moore 1996). Natural environments stimulate social interaction between children wemyssj https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088416 (Moore 1986, Bixler, Floyd & Hammutt 2002).]]> 2021-02-08 14:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088416 Children with symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are better able to concentrate after contact with nature wemyssj https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088421 (Faber Taylor et al. 2001).]]> 2021-02-08 14:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088421 Children with views of and contact with nature score higher on tests of concentration and self-discipline. The greener, the better the scores wemyssj https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088422 (Faber Taylor et al. 2002, Wells 2000).]]> 2021-02-08 14:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088422 A decrease in children's time spent outdoors is contributing to an increase of children's myopia (nearsightedness) wemyssj https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088424  .(Nowak 2004).]]> 2021-02-08 14:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088424 When children play in natural environments, their play is more diverse with imaginative and creative play that fosters language and collaborative skills wemyssj https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088426 (Faber Taylor et al. 1998, Fjortoft 2000, Moore & Wong 1997).]]> 2021-02-08 14:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088426 Not only are regular experiences in nature important, but also adults, both parents and teachers, need to model enjoyment of, comfort with, and respect for nature wemyssj https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088429 (Cohen 1992 & Phenice & Griffore 2003, Wilson 1996).]]> 2021-02-08 14:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088429 Early experiences with the natural world have been positively linked with the development of imagination and the sense of wonder wemyssj https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088430  (Cobb 1977, Louv 1991). ]]> 2021-02-08 14:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wemyssj/5xyv9ymnssr3lklv/wish/1177088430