SHARING THE LOVE
“To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves” Mahatma Gandhi
10 ways nature is good for children
Nature helps brighten your mood. It effects your brain waves and makes you feel happier, even after just 15 minutes.
Walking in nature makes your memory stronger! By upto 20 percent, which can really help with all your schoolwork.
Being in nature helps you absorb Vitamin D, which keeps those bones and teeth strong.
Being outside means you are doing lots of exercise keeping your body fit and metabolism working well.
Being in nature can help reduce stress. Nature helps soak up that stress, whether it’s the ocean or a forest, it helps reduce your heart rate and lower cortisol levels in the body.
Being in nature strengthens your immune system, helping you fight off any colds or coughs.
It helps you build your inquisitive mind. Asking questions and working out ideas in nature is a great way to work on your problem solving skills.
Being in nature helps you concentrate for longer.
Being in nature helps open up your creative part of the brain.
Being in nature with your friends or family creates positive shared experiences and memories for you to keep forever.