Inspiring Curiosity, One Outdoor Adventure at a Time
The Mission
At Science Inside Out, our mission is to inspire children to connect deeply with the natural world. We also aim to build skills for a lifetime of discovery. Every session is an opportunity to nurture curiosity, confidence, and a sense of wonder.
About Ceri (Founder)
I am a homeschool mom with a passion for science and nature, and I strive to give my daughters an all-round understanding of the connection between humans and the natural world through our science studies. Since I started homeschooling in 2015, I have taught classes to coops and homeschool groups and realized my approach of teaching unique topics through primarily hands-on experiments and activities is inspiring to kids of all ages, especially outdoors in nature. My oldest daughter graduated in May 2025, and she still remembers science experiments and activities we did over the years. Seeing the joy and memories this type of learning ignites led me to start Science Inside Out so I can continue to inspire kids with science! I live in the canyon with my family which includes my husband, two daughters, and all our dogs, cats and chickens. In my spare time I enjoy camping, going to the beach, hiking, and riding my horse.
What Makes Us Different
- 🌱 Hands-On Learning – We learn by doing, exploring, and experimenting.
- 🌎 Nature as the Classroom – Every lesson is grounded in the outdoors.
- 👩🔬 Small Group Sizes – Personalized attention for every learner.
- 📅 Year-Round Sessions – Flexible schedules for home-school families.
Why study outside?
There are extensive studies showing the benefits of children learning outdoors not only academically but for their overall well-being. Learning in nature is fun and encourages a relaxed atmosphere that inspires children’s interests and creates a greater understanding of the relationships between natural and human communities. Below is a summary of some of the studies outlining the benefits of outdoor learning.
- One paper in the National Library of Medicine reviewed relevant papers published over 20 years (between 2000 and 2020) in nine academic databases, of which 147 original research studies were found to have looked at the socio-emotional and academic benefits of nature-specific outdoor learning in school-aged children. Based on the review of all these papers the conclusion was, “Nature-specific outdoor learning has measurable socio-emotional, academic and wellbeing benefits, and should be incorporated into every child’s school experience with reference to their local context.” (Getting Out of the Classroom and Into Nature: A Systematic Review of Nature-Specific Outdoor Learning on School Children’s Learning and Development – PMC).
- The University of Wisconsin researched outdoor education and found 23 studies showing a variety of benefits including increased academic performance; increased social, mental, and physical health; supports child development; increases enthusiasm for learning; increases understanding of natural and human communities (a sense of place), and engages families and communities (leaf-school-grounds-research.pdf).
- Psychology studies have also shown “…..that nature boosts student motivation and competence.” (The Benefits of Learning Outdoors | Psychology Today)
- An article by Parenting Science reviewed 26 references and concluded, “Studies show that outdoor learning delivers many benefits — reducing stress, improving moods, boosting concentration, and increasing a child’s engagement at school.” (Outdoor learning: How kids benefit from learning and playing in nature).
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