Parents always say, "We can't let our children lose at the starting line." In this era, "being able to take exams" 

is no longer a rare ability. When the "starting line" is no longer about scores, 

"how to become a unique person" is the ultimate proposition of education.

By integrating scientific research with international educational practice, 

we will find that the true starting line is the way children connect with the world.

A study in the journal "Nature Education and Child Development" shows that when children explore nature, 

their divergent thinking activity is three times higher than that in tutorial classes!

A study by the University of Cambridge has confirmed that the activity of the prefrontal cortex of 

the brain increases by 20% during outdoor exploration (responsible for decision-making and creativity).

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) points out that one hour of natural light per day significantly reduces children's anxiety levels

If scores are the "explicit starting line", then natural education is the "implicit track".

The three irreplaceable values of nature education for young children

The irreversible advantage at the physical level

Youdaoplaceholder0 Hyperopia reserve protection: Strong outdoor light stimulates dopamine secretion and 

inhibits excessive elongation of the eye axis (the World health Organization 

recommends at least 2 hours of outdoor activity per day for children aged 6 to 12)

"【 The Underlying Construction of Psychological Resilience

Youdaoplaceholder0 A follow-up study by the University of Exeter in the UK shows 

that the higher the frequency of natural exposure in childhood, the stronger the ability to withstand stress in adulthood

"Interdisciplinary Thinking Enlightenment

Youdaoplaceholder0 collect fallen leaves → biological taxonomy

Youdaoplaceholder0 Measuring tree shadows → geometric applications

Youdaoplaceholder0 stream water quality testing → Chemical & environmental awareness

How can international schools cultivate children's core competitiveness through nature education?

The classroom is never confined to the classroom.

Chiang Mai Prin International School

"Insect Language Translator" (Kindergarten

Task: Record the rhythm of cicada/cricket chirping → Create a symphony of insect sounds

Disciplinary integration: Bioacoustics + musical rhythm + digital coding

Bangkok Patana School

Chao Phraya River Ecological Engineer (Year4-6)

Task: Investigate pollution → Design natural filters using coconut shells

Disciplinary integration: Fluid Mechanics + Materials Engineering + Social Research

Phuket BISP International School

"Tropical Rainforest Mathematics" (Year2-3

Task: Measure the shading rate of different tree species → Calculate the planting spacing of coffee

Disciplinary integration: Geometric Measurement + Agricultural Economics + Light and Shadow Art

The "abilities developed through play" in international schools are precisely the core of children's

 "high competitiveness" in the future! Observation skills, resilience, social skills, love for the world...

Advice for parents

Daily "aimless outdoor" activities:

Observing ants under the tree, planting a pot of mint on the balcony, or even looking at the rain marks 

on the window glass on rainy days - let children "freely explore" with less interference from parents

 (instead of saying "Come and have a look, this is an XX tree", ask "What do you think this leaf looks like?") "

Return the "problem" to nature

When a child asks, "Why does it get dark?", take him to observe the changes between day and night. 

Ask "Why do birds fly?" and pick up feathers together to study the structure.

Allow "imperfect experiences" :

When a child's sandcastle is blown down by the wind, such a "failure" is an excellent learning opportunity - 

guide him to observe where the structure of the sandcastle can be improved and transform the setback into the ability to explore.