Using Nature Contact to Support Children Under Stress

Many children (and adults) experience high levels of stress in their daily lives. Research has shown that contact with nature can help to mitigate the negative effects of stress in children and boost resilience. This article from the Fall 2021 issue of NAEYC’s Teaching Young Children provides real-life examples of teachers supporting children through nature.
https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/tyc/fall2021/nature-support-children-stress

Resource Type: 

  • Website

Topic: 

  • Environment
  • STEM

NC Community College Core Course: 

  • Introduction to Early Childhood
  • Child, Family, and Community
  • Health, Safety, and Nutrition