Green spaces have a range of health benefits, but little is known in relation to cognitive development in children. This study, based on comprehensive characterization of outdoor surrounding greenness (at home, school, and during commuting) and repeated computerized cognitive tests in schoolchildren, found an improvement in cognitive development associated with surrounding greenness, particularly with greenness at schools. This association was partly mediated by reductions in air pollution. Our findings provide policymakers with evidence for feasible and achievable targeted interventions such as improving green spaces at schools to attain improvements in mental capital at a population level.

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Green spaces have a range of health benefits, but little is known in relation to cognitive development in children. This study, based on comprehensive characterization of outdoor surrounding greenness (at home, school, and during commuting) and repeated computerized cognitive tests in schoolchildren, found an improvement in cognitive development associated with surrounding greenness, particularly with greenness at schools. This association was partly mediated by reductions in air pollution. Our findings provide policymakers with evidence for feasible and achievable targeted interventions such as improving green spaces at schools to attain improvements in mental capital at a population level

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Nice question Sir, Cognitive development is all about intellectual skills. Trees, plants open space create a beautiful environment where we can build a strong bond with children. We can create memories from the experience in open space. We can ask open ended questions about what they think you should do next in the process of preparing soil planting, watering, weeding. Show them the entire parts roots, stem, leaves tell them to make diagram.

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Being outdoors and in nature is associated with numerous benefits including better physical, mental, and emotional health. The natural environment is a complex and diverse one that contains opportunities for children to learn and develop in all areas. Although the many benefits of being in nature have been researched, children are spending less time outdoors than ever before. This disconnect to nature may be due to several factors including the prevalence of media and technology, less green space to play, safety concerns, and adult perceptions about the importance of time spent outdoors.

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