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Harvard Graduate School of Education : The Power of Positive Relationships: How Adult-Child Connections Shape Brain Development

Have you ever been amazed at a child’s capacity to absorb information like a sponge? Have you ever wondered why some children seem more resilient in the face of hardship? The answer does not lie in some complicated educational theory, but in something more fundamental: relationships. Relationships, particularly those between adults and children, deeply impact brain development, which can also enlighten and empower us all.   I recently attended Harvard University’s Early Education Workshop as a children’s and parenting consultant

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Emi’s Journey: From Shy Explorer to Confident Innovator at OSB

At Outdoor School Bangkok (OSB), we believe every child has the potential for greatness, and our role is to nurture this through a warm, balanced approach that values both play and learning. Emi’s journey with us illustrates the heart of our philosophy: let kids be kids — let them explore, get messy, and discover themselves — while guiding them to develop the skills to shine. Emi came to OSB as a shy, nature-loving child, but over time, she grew into

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Thai Youth Shine in Global Vocal Competition at Carnegie Hall

Outdoor School Bangkok students achieve international success with a holistic education approach.   Outdoor School Bangkok (OSB) proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of two of its students, nine-year-old Milin Punthapong and ten-year-old Montisha Kingkanjanathorn. These talented young performers secured second place in the Musical category for ages 10 and under at the American Protégé International Vocal Competition 2023, earning them the prestigious opportunity to perform at New York City’s Carnegie Hall earlier this year. Milin and Montisha’s success goes beyond

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The Kidpreneur Project organized by STEAM

The Kidpreneur Project organized by STEAM Learning Lab at Outdoor School Bangkok was a huge success! On 11th February, the stall at Kvillage was filled with the delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies, smoothies, lemonade and herbal soap as students gathered to raise funds for a local charity. Our students were the stars of the show. They were responsible for choosing the products, setting the prices, decorating the stall and selling all by themselves. The Kidpreneur project was an incredible

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Outdoor School Bangkok’s parent community

The Outdoor School Bangkok’s parent community gathered for its first Parent Mental Health Support Meeting for a coffee morning at Nevermind Cafe. The theme of the meeting was “Supporting Each Other through the Joys and Challenges of Parenting.” As parents arrived, they were greeted with warm smiles and friendly conversation. The mood was positive and supportive as everyone settled into their seats and prepared for the discussion. Child, adolescent and parenting specialists led the meeting.  The meeting began with a

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Celebrating Diversity in OSB Community 2022

Outdoor School Bangkok International Day is always a fun and exciting event, as it brings together students, teachers, and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds. This year, our school decided to celebrate International Day with activities highlighting the different cultures represented in our community. One of the day’s highlights was the cultural flag parade, where students and parents dressed in traditional attire from their countries of origin. It was a colourful and vibrant display of cultural diversity, and everyone was thrilled

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Slowing Down to Enjoy the Sun: A Forest School State of Mind

“I am sad. I want to go out in the sun.”   That’s how my three-year-old expressed his feelings on month three of quarantine last spring. We had a small porch that faced the quiet parking lot where our company had housed us until our return to Beijing. Really just a rectangular concrete block, this patio usually turned into my conference call area and the one place where the boys could dig into dirt with no consequence, so long as

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Outdoor Learning — a key to reopening of schools in Bangkok During the COVID 19 Pandemic

The Covid-19 crisis has spread in the 3rd wave, causing Thai education to be interrupted. In this epidemic, schools have to postpone the opening of the new semester. Although schools have tried to find a solution in the past by adjusting the teaching to online learning, there are still too many students who do not have access to devices and reliable broadband and live-in home environments that are not conducive to virtual learning. Therefore, there are meaningful discussions about how

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Helping Children to Grow Physically

Learning is a gradual process in shaping ones personality and to deal with the situation of life. Kinder school has its own importance as it prepare children to become adult citizens of tomorrow. The growth is parallel to the future and is reflected through the quality of present education system. Outdoor SchoolBangkok (OSB) is one such school which is stimulating curiosity in the young impressionable minds and equipping them with tools to become a better human being.   The school is inspired

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Parents Testimonials : A place that offers learning through play

What is your expectation when it comes to choosing kindergarten?   What is really important for this age is play   สิ่งที่สำคัญที่สุดสำหรับเด็กช่วงปฐมวัยคือการเล่นค่ะ   He just have to play and find out and discover by himself   เขาต้องเล่น ค้นหา และค้นพบด้วยตัวเขาเอง   And start some social-interaction even if not a social-interaction just to see how others are playing.   และเริ่มมีปฏิสัมพันธ์ทางสังคม และเรียนรู้ว่าคนอื่นเล่นกันอย่างไร   So yes, for us play is important.   ใช่ค่ะ สำหรับพวกเราการเล่นคือสิ่งสำคัญ   What do you think is important for early years?

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