Biology in practice and discovering the world together

Learning outside makes sense

When children observe nature directly, all their senses are at work. They see the colours, hear the birdsong, and catch the scent of the forest and the touch of the grass. This means that learning engages not only the mind but also emotions and the body. It leads to better memory, understanding and a stronger connection with what is being learnt.

What's more, the outdoor environment brings natural movement, which benefits health and improves concentration. Children learn to see the world in context. They see how the seasons change, how an ecosystem works, or why it's important to protect water and soil. Such a “living textbook” is often more engaging than a printed page.

Biology in practice

Learning outdoors means experiencing biology first-hand. When a child sees a bud opening, an ant carrying food, or a frog laying eggs, they get to know natural processes directly - not from a picture, but from life itself. Such experience carries far more weight and often sparks a genuine interest in science and nature conservation. Instead of definitions, children can, for example, collect leaves, examine soil, observe insects or measure the water temperature in a stream. Every such activity develops their curiosity, independence and teamwork.

Discovering together

But we don't stop at nature. With the children, we also discover the beauty of our capital city. We walk across Charles Bridge, explore parks full of blossoms and flowering trees, stop at Prague's viewpoints, and learn about its history and architecture.
We have also travelled beyond Prague. For example, to Kutná Hora, home to St Barbara's Church, the Silver Museum, the Sedlec Ossuary and the Italian Court. This allowed the children to link their lessons in natural history, history and civic education with real places and experiences.

So let's sometimes leave the classroom behind and learn where life is really happening - outdoors. 🌿