We know that fresh air feels good, but experts at the University of Minnesota say that’s just the beginning of nature’s brainboosting benefits. From expanding the prefrontal cortex to sharpening focus, the great outdoors has the power to reshape the architecture of the young brain and hone brain functioning — making it the ultimate classroom for a developing mind, says Cathy Jordan, PhD.
Jordan is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School and a senior scientist at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. She champions nature-based learning, prepares teachers to use nature-based instruction and creates equitable ways for children and families to connect with the outdoors.
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