From: Cooper, A. (2015). Nature and the Outdoor Learning Environment: The Forgotten Resource in Early Childhood Education. International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education, 3(1): “Time spent in green spaces, including parks, play areas, and gardens, has been shown to reduce stress and mental fatigue (Taylor 2001). In one study children who were exposed to greener environments in a public housing area demonstrated less aggression and violence and less mental stress (Kuo & Sullivan