Research-backed articles on child development, education, and raising free-minded, curious, capable children.

An invitation to educators who believe learning should be natural, joyful, and free. We're not posting a job listing β we're looking for people who want to help build something different.
January 9, 2025
From 8:30am arrival to 3pm pickup. Follow children through a typical day at our nature school β mud play, animal care, baking, storytelling, and what makes outdoor learning different.
January 2, 2025
A meta-analysis of 35 studies found no benefit from homework for elementary students. For third graders, more homework meant lower achievement. Here's what actually works.
December 16, 2024
Research-backed learning: why play builds stronger brains, how nature boosts immunity, and what 50 years of studies tell us about childhood.

We started Bamboo Valley because we couldn't find what we wanted for our own children. Here's our story and what drives us.
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