Forest Schools originated in Sweden in the 1950s and spread to other countries, particularly Denmark

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Forest Schools originated in Sweden in the 1950s and spread to other countries, particularly Denmark where they have become an important part of the Danish ea
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Forest Schools originated in Sweden in the 1950s and spread to other countries, particularly Denmark where they have become an important part of the Danish early years program.
In a typical Danish Forest School, young children from 3 years are taken into the forest for 4 hours each day of the week. They take no toys with them, but instead use only what the forest provides (and their imaginations) to develop their games. There is a primitive hut in the forest, which is used in extreme weather. Activities are child-led and fun, such as finding small animals or stomping in puddles. Because of high adult to child ratios, children can safely try out activities which are often considered too dangerous, such as climbing trees or lighting fires, and by dressing the children in good protective clothing, they are able to play freely. By setting children small manageable tasks at which they are unlikely to fail, and giving genuine praise, children’s independence and confidence grow.
A Swedish scientific study found that children in the Forest School are more balanced and socially capable, have fewer sick days, are more able to concentrate and have better co-ordination than the city nursery children. The primary reason appeared to be the greater opportunities to play in nature, so that children play for longer at a time, tending not to disturb each other as much as children in the city nursery. The study observed that where children were interrupted, they became irritable, their stress level rose, and their ability to concentrate fell.
The study also showed that the Forest School children had 25 % fewer sick days than the city children. One reason for this is that the air is nearly always better outside than indoors. Outside a child is not so exposed to virus and bacteria and not so likely to be infected by other children. Another reason may be that, since stress has been shown to have a negative effect on the immune system, high stress levels may be weakening the city children. The Forest School children, on the other hand, are in a pleasant, natural, fun and less stressful environment.
24. Why is there a primitive hut in the forest?
A. To let children have fun.
B. To store daily necessities.
C. To enrich the children’s imagination.
D. To protect the children from bad weather.
25. What kind of activities do the Forest School children have?
A. Activities to improve grades.
B. Activities designed for adults.
C. Activities usually played by braver kids.
D. Fun activities but with a certain level of danger.
26. The Forest School children are more able to concentrate because ______.
A. they have more interesting things to do B. they are accompanied by adults
C. they are not disturbed so often D. they are playing in small groups
27. Which of the following best describes the Forest School children?
A. Free and wild. B. Confident and happy.
C. Polite and calm. D. Strong and adventurous.
【答案】24. D    25. D    26. C    27. B
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