Kids are under unique stressors these days. School is far from normal and may consist of staring at a computer screen for hours on end. Soβ¦
What can we do to support our kidsβ emotional health and academic achievement?
A new study suggests that part of the answer may beβ¦
π³ TREES π³
- The study looked at 450 middle schools and nearly 50,000 students in Washington State. The schools were in urban, suburban, and rural communities. They included high-income and low-income families as well as students of many different ethnicities.
π± Students consistently got better scores on standardized tests for both reading and math when they had more tree cover around their school π±
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After accounting for 17 different variables that might influence a childβs academic success, you wonβt believe what the researchers foundβ¦
Students consistently got better scores on standardized tests for both reading and math when they had more tree cover around their school
This information is pretty reliable, given the large sample of schools and range of conditions. It builds upon past research that has shown exposure to nature improves concentration in the classroom and decreases disruptive behavior.
What does this mean for students learning from home during the pandemic? It means they need to get outside and exposed to some greenery. It will decrease their stress, help them focus when they get back inside, and maybe even boost their grades!
What about trouble focusing?
There are key nutrients that can help with focus! Always get nutrients from fresh whole foods and when that isn’t enough there are some great kid friendly supplements that are high quality and kid approved!Β
Would you like more information on how to incorporate nutrients into your kids diet? Email us!
Reference
Kuo M, Klein SE, Browning M, Zaplatosch J. Greening for academic achievement: Prioritizing what to plant and where. Landscape and Urban Planning, 2021; 206: 103962
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169204620314456