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Outodoor education<\/h1>\n

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Connecting with nature and the local area<\/span><\/h2>\n

At Peter Pan Preschool and the English Primary School, as in all Becoming Education schools, Outdoor Education is not just an occasional activity; it is a way of experiencing school life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The outdoor environment becomes an extension of the classroom<\/strong>: a living space where children can develop independence, curiosity and awareness.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_row_inner el_class=”box-affiancati waypoint-trigger”][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”10073″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” el_class=”immagine fade fade__alt fade–sx no-margin-bottom”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1788786146075{background-color: #EBFEF8 !important;}” el_class=”testo fade fade__alt fade–dx no-margin-bottom verde-sfondo”]The schools boast extensive, well-structured green spaces<\/strong>: a large natural area we call the Secret Garden and two further outdoor areas, a tree-lined, well-equipped park dedicated to break times and daily activities. At the Preschool, we also have an educational vegetable garden<\/strong>, where children experience first-hand the processes of growing and caring for nature.<\/p>\n

According to the principles of contemporary pedagogy, the environment acts as the \u2018third teacher\u2019<\/strong>: it actively influences learning processes and supports the development of independence, exploratory thinking and cross-curricular skills.<\/p>\n

Evidence from neuroscience confirms the role of the natural environment in promoting attention, emotional regulation and well-being, thanks to conditions of greater balance and reduced cognitive load.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”75″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”no-margin-bottom container-smile-absolute”]\n

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Why the outdoors is so significant<\/h2>\n

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Children become more open to the complexities of life. Together with their teachers, they learn to care for the environment, to observe changes in it, and to understand the value of sustainability and biodiversity. This learning is lasting because it is connected to real life.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”no-margin-bottom”]<\/p>\n

The benefits of Outdoor Education<\/h3>\n

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