Nature connection is good for humans and especially good for students. Research demonstrates that nature connection supports a whole host of good outcomes for learners from improved academic performance to reduced stress to increased beneficial play.  At Terra Moyo, we know our students are getting a big daily dose of "Vitamin N."

Check out some helpful info graphics about nature connection and children from the Children & Nature Network:
https://www.childrenandnature.org/

We also strongly believe in understanding, protecting and loving our natural world so we can have a greener tomorrow. This is a huge part of our curriculum and every day school life!

Here are some of the measures we take in being green:

• Recycling of food waste and of paper & plastic used in our activities.
• Swapping plastic for sustainable materials.
• Using recycled materials for arts & crafts.
• Using grey rather than black ink and a more Eco friendly font on printable materials.
  
• Collecting rain water.
• Growing our own veggies.
• Collecting eggs from our school chickens.
• Providing fresh, local & organic meals.
• Designing our school to blend in & complement our natural surroundings.
• Using biodegradable and non-toxic cleaning products.
• Allowing leaves to remain on the ground to feed the earth.
• Teaching children to cherish, look after and protect their natural surroundings!