08/21/2026
One thing all of our elementary students will be working on is improving their attention span! The ability to be bored without the brain interpreting it as an emergency that requires rescue is a skill that has to be practiced. Being outside is a great way to build this skill!
This year we are practicing Sit Spots as part of student time outside. Students pick a place in the outdoors and get to know it by making observations, remembering details, and simply sitting in the space for a designated time. Spending time in nature allows for the brain to relax while still having environmental input in a process called soft fascination and focus recovery. Studies have shown that this kind of activity can boost a brain's ability to direct focus on things like reading, math, and active listening!
