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learning methods of children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Bransford, Brown, & Cocking (2000, p. 14), “Children are not passive recipients of information; they actively construct their own understanding through interactions with their environment and the people around them. Effective teaching involves creating opportunities for children to engage in meaningful activities that promote exploration, discovery, and problem-solving.” Educating children must be interactive, and environment based. Experiential learning, and play-based learning are considered the most effective ways for children to learn. In a nutshell, all activities that stimulate curiosity, discovery, exploration, and critical thinking lead to a meaningful learning experience. On the other hand, immersing the future generation in the wonders of nature is directly connected to the sustainable approach of conserving natural habitats, managing resources, and mitigating climate change, ensuring a better future for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What We Found Out<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our research and interviews have revealed valuable insights into the current state of children’s relationship with forests and the importance of forest education. Interviews with local preschools and elementary schools revealed that children in rural areas already have a close bond with the forest, often reflected in their daily activities and discussions. Teachers emphasized the importance of sharing their own meaningful relationship with the forest to instill environmental values in children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, responses from Lammi Preschool show us the children\u2019s curiosity about forest-related entities, such as animals, trees, plants, and the vastness of the forests. This curiosity is a very helpful tool to engage them in learning forest-related topics. Furthermore, the H\u00e4me Regional Council highlighted Evo’s potential as an ideal location for sustainable forestry education, with existing facilities that could be utilized more effectively, and noted opportunities for cooperation with various organizations and the positive impact on Kanta-H\u00e4me’s regional image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We collected data from thirty-one immigrant families with a survey contained eleven questions related to nature and their children. All of them strongly believe the connection between children with nature is tremendously important for children’s mental and physical development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.hamk.fi\/evoforestry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/03\/IMG_3891-1024x458.jpeg\")