Why children should learn more in and from nature

The WWF encourages people to be outside again and learn in nature. This helps children to develop their creativity and learn sustainably. A guest contribution by Astrid Paschkowski and Bastian Barucker. Plus: game and learning ideas from the scoyo editorial team.

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1. Nature as a source of inspiration for young and old

Imagine what it feels like to stroll through a spring forest, and as the eye is flattered by the awakening of the trees and shrubs, the ear receives the chants of the recently returned songbirds. At the same time, you can feel the wind on your skin and your nose is overwhelmed by all the scents of wild herbs that venture out of the protective soil. Life in nature begins again and the insects, birds and mammals become active. There is something to discover on every tree and shrub, all the senses are on reception.

Vitamins for children, which vitamins can you get from nature? (1

October 14, 2019

Vitamins for children: how to get them from nature?

One can say that vitamins are much more important for children than for adults, they need them for them mental and physical development. The vitamin intake should even be secured before birth. We have summarized, what vitamin is needed for what, and the easiest way to get them.

The organism of children is constantly developing, without an adequate supply of vitamins they cannot grow up healthy, children who suffer from a lack of vitamins are also more susceptible to diseases. This is also the case before birth, so balanced nutrition is important during pregnancy.

Environmental and nature protection – children and young people join in, nature species

September 11, 2019

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Environmental and nature protection – children and young people participate

Environmental protection is not only a concern of adults – children and young people can participate as well and combine it with fun! Meet other young people, get to know nature and how to protect it from experts, take part in great campaigns, go to holiday camps and stand up for your ideals! RESET introduces you to organizations and groups that you can help make the world a little better.

Anyone who believes that environmental protection is only for adults is wrong. Children and young people can also take action – the future is in the hands of all of us. There is a huge range of hands-on activities. Whether at school, youth clubs or environmental organizations – everywhere there is the opportunity to work sustainably for a better future. Awareness of the environment, nature and climate is heightened and expanded through games, fun and actions.

Nature parks in germany – adventure holidays very close

May 11, 2019

Experience nature parks in Germany with the DJH

Track down the lynx in the forest, embark on a journey of discovery on tricky nature trails or swim in a sparkling swimming lake – you and your children will experience all this and many more adventures on a holiday in the nature parks in Germany.

night in one of our youth hostels and enjoy carefree moments around the campfire and in the great outdoors with other families.

Family vacation in a mountain hut with children in nature

August 8, 2018

Family vacation in a mountain hut – adventure in nature

Hut holidays with children in the Austrian mountains

A cabin holiday is the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy an independent and inexpensive ski holiday or to enjoy the freedom of nature in summer. Children especially enjoy exploring the alpine meadows and mountain forests or building a snowman on the doorstep, not to mention the exciting overnight stay in a hut.

Comfortable break during a family hike on the Hochwurzen

Self-catering cabins – independence for families

Self-catering huts are the perfect destination for a family trip, hut partners have many different mountain huts in Austria on offer. Regardless of the menu or other hotel guests, families and children have the freedom here to design the days completely according to their individual needs and to romp around as they please.