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May 21, 2026Early Years Educator0 citations

Outdoor play and the brain: building the foundations for learning

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GGGemma GoldenbergHuygens Institute for History and Culture of the Netherlands

Key Points

  • To examine the impact of outdoor learning on children's attention, regulation, and school readiness.
  • Conducted research on children's engagement in outdoor and indoor environments.
  • Utilized observational studies to assess changes in attention levels and self-regulation.
  • Involved diverse outdoor activities aimed at enhancing learning experiences.
  • Enhanced attention skills were observed in children after participating in outdoor learning activities.
  • Improved self-regulation was noted, leading to better preparation for school environments.

Abstract

How can outdoor learning support attention, regulation and preparation for school? Dr Gemma Goldenberg , who has studied children's engagement indoors and out, sets out the research

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Gemma Goldenberg (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ea16cbe05d6e3efb60075https://doi.org/10.12968/eyed.2026.24.22.04
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