Outdoor play and the brain: building the foundations for learning

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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Early Years Educator
Published
2026-05-19
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https://doi.org/10.12968/eyed.2026.24.22.04
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Outdoor and Experiential Education
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Outdoor play and the brain: building the foundations for learning

Gemma Goldenberg
Early Years Educator
Outdoor and Experiential Education
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Outdoor play and the brain: building the foundations for learning

Gemma Goldenberg
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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

Early Years EducatorVol. 24(22)
Huygens Institute for History and Culture of the Netherlands (NL)
Openalex Percentile: Top 3%
Outdoor and Experiential Education
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