Benefits of Greenery

Besides being pleasing to the eye, greenery also contributes to the mental, physical and emotional well-being of people. The following studies identify the benefits children and youths can gain from regular exposure to greenery.

Better Grades and School Behaviour

In a study conducted by the American Institutes for Research, a group of sixth graders attended outdoor school for six weeks, while another group did not. During the outdoor programme, students carried out hands-on activities such as searching for aquatic insects in a stream and identifying tree species, as well as drawing conclusions on the “health” of a forest. At the end of the programme, the students, teachers and parents were surveyed.
The group that participated in the outdoor education rated better in self-esteem, conflict resolution, relationship with peers, problem-solving, motivation to learn and behaviour in class. These children also had improved Science scores, measured by a pre and post test. [I]

Resource: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/learning/benefits-of-greenery