Into the wild

Indoor children

Many children living in cities know very little about the natural world, only learning about insects, plants and animals from books and television.

This has become a common phenomenon in China, with children spending most of their time indoors – at home or in school.

Instead of hands-on experience, children are learning the names of trees, flowers and animals from books. Organizations such as Nature Fun are trying to encourage modern parents to get their children outside to learn about the natural world.

WeChat: ziranyequ

Weibo: http://weibo.com/naturefun

Email: naturefun@126.com

Growing together

More Chinese parents are looking for ways to spend more time with their children and build stronger family bonds. Here are three fun activities that parents can do with their children.

Luxixi Children's growing game room

This room contains a series of games, and guides and teaches children to face small challenges and solve problems independently. Children will learn how to handle pressure, emotional disturbances and difficulties, preparing them to face life's challenges. Parents can also copy the game's formats to play with their children at home.

Age: two to 10

WeChat: luxixi1816

Email: luxixi.psycho@gmail.com

Telephone: 135-0178-1424

Drama Kids

If your child is fond of dramatic gestures, you cannot miss Drama Kids' weekend classes. In the small theater, guided by a professional teacher recommended by the Shanghai Drama Art Center, parents and children are invited to play and perform a short show based around a single theme. The children will build confidence, enhance language ability and have fun.

Age: four to six

WeChat: xxxjj1933

Email: dramakids@1933shanghai.com

Telephone: 139-1781-3831 /400-888-1933

Ego Center

At Ego Center, children and parents are welcomed to take part in group games to complete tasks with team cooperation. In these specially created activities, children learn how to work with others, how to communicate, and how to express their own ideas better. They will also experience success and failure to become stronger and more powerful after completing the challenges.

Age: six to 12

Email: beego_center@163.com

Telephone: 156-0181-4292 / 150-0216-9130