Benefícios do contato com a natureza na aprendizagem das crianças: uma revisão de escopo

Abstract

nteraction with nature can contribute positively to children's development, stimulating physical skills, learning, memory and sociability. However, it is noticeable that children are distancing themselves from the natural environment, spending more time indoors and using technology. Nature Deficit Disorder (NDD) refers to the adverse consequences of children's lack of interaction with the environment, which can affect their physical and psychological health. The aim of this research was to carry out a scoping review of scientific publications with proposals that promote children's contact with nature. The method used was exploratory research, a cross-sectional study with a qualitative approach through a scoping review. As a result, the studies highlighted the importance of contact between children and nature for children's growth, as this interaction improves learning, ecological participation, socialization, attention and memory. Thus, providing children with contact with nature is an investment in the formation of healthy and aware individuals, who will contribute to the conservation of the planet for generations to come.