缅因州学校正在增加带有岩石、原木和花园的自然游乐场,以促进户外学习和儿童发展。 Maine schools are adding natural playgrounds with rocks, logs, and gardens to enhance outdoor learning and child development.

从南波特兰到Skowhegan的二十多所缅因州学校增加了自然游乐场,其中包括岩石、原木和花园等自然元素,以促进户外学习和玩耍。 Over two dozen Maine schools, from South Portland to Skowhegan, have added nature-based playgrounds with natural elements like rocks, logs, and gardens to boost outdoor learning and play. 这些空间用于诸如园艺、建造堡垒和穿越自然障碍等活动,目的是发展解决问题的技能、身体信心和环境意识。 These spaces, used for activities such as gardening, building forts, and navigating natural obstacles, aim to develop problem-solving skills, physical confidence, and environmental awareness. 在大流行病期间,随着学校寻找户外替代方案,趋势呈上升趋势,虽然由于成本和安全方面的关切,一些地区仍保持谨慎,但教育者越来越多的支持突出表明了儿童发展和福祉的益处。 The trend gained momentum during the pandemic as schools sought outdoor alternatives, and while some districts remain cautious due to cost and safety concerns, growing support from educators highlights benefits for child development and well-being. 缅因州虽然没有全国性的政策授权此类游乐场,但需要每天的体育活动和小学无结构的课间休息。 Though no statewide policy mandates such playgrounds, Maine requires daily physical activity and unstructured recess in elementary schools.