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Enhance learning

Multi-sensory experiences enhance learning and increase the likelihood of retention. Imagine participating in an archaeological dig rather than watching a YouTube video, or consider going on the “Unexpected Journey” with Bilbo from The Hobbit outside rather than simply reading about it in the book. By providing ample opportunities for unstructured play and learning in outdoor spaces, we set the stage for problem solving and self-competence in a way that structured classroom learning cannot provide.

Foster Critical Thinking Skills

When we embrace an inquiry-based approach to nature spaces, it fosters the ability of children to think and learn on their own. They learn to evaluate and analyze what they see and experience in order to draw a conclusion. This differs from a classroom experience based on learning facts and memorizing. This happens as children ask questions about nature itself and even as a child forges a path into the woods. A student is a scientist and a researcher, and nature is the perfect laboratory!

Value the Whole Child

Outdoor education provides an environment that promotes physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth. As children are allowed to explore and engage with natural settings they practice using social skills and working together. For many students, the classroom environment is intimidating and full of stressors, including academic pressures, social expectations, and sensory distractions. When taking the classroom experience outside, it opens up possibilities for each student. Children can be free to experience learning in a new way. When the emphasis is on discovery and not on meeting specific academic goals, children learn at a pace that is right for them while physically engaging with their environment. Being outdoors offers a tremendous opportunity for individuals to find meaning and purpose as they uncover their place in God’s created world and order.

Cambridge School is a classical, Christ-centered community of learners inspiring the hearts and minds of students. We believe wonder and imagination are fundamental to the educational process, and nature has the capacity to draw these out in children better than any textbook ever could.

Our integral, unit-based approach to learning means students go deep into subject matter rather than learning broad facts. We foster an environment that naturally accommodates the unique perspective and learning style of each student using a multi-sensory approach ranging from direct instruction and seminar discussions to hands-on experiences. This not only enables each student to interact meaningfully with the content, but also enables the unique intelligence of each student to be strengthened and developed.

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