Be An Outsider! Getting Boys Outdoors

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of outdoor play for boys' growth and development, featuring insights from teacher Hans Rydquist.

Time spent outdoors plays an important role in boys’ growth and development. From improving physical health to supporting focus, creativity, and emotional well-being, unstructured time in nature offers benefits that are increasingly important in today’s screen-filled world. In our latest Boys Education Series article, Jr. K – Grade 4 Science Teacher Hans Rydquist explores how outdoor play supports boys’ health, learning, and social-emotional development, while also sharing practical ways families can help boys unplug and reconnect with the natural world.

People in this episode

Guest: Hans Rydquist

Topics covered

• outdoor play
• boys' development
• health and well-being
• nature connection
• family activities

Keywords

• outdoors
• boys
• development
• health
• nature
• screen time
• emotional well-being

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Organizations: University School