This research overview by the North American Association of Environmental Educators details the overwhelming evidence that Early Childhood Environmental Education provides many benefits for children, such as increased learning in mathematics, science, language, and literacy, enhanced social and emotional skills, and improved physical development. Check out NAAEE’s “Guidelines for Excellence: Early Childhood Environmental Education Programs” for information and tips at https://cdn.naaee.org/sites/default/files/final_ecee_guidelines_from_chromographics_lo_res.pdf.