Grand Rapids school teaching outside despite cold weather [Video]

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It’s January, it’s 17 degrees and kids at the Potter’s House school in Grand Rapids are learning — outside.

Thursday morning, students in the wonder class were discussing changes at Plaster Creek.

In their outdoor classroom, it’s something they do almost every day.

“It’s really awesome. We get to come out here three, four times a week,” said seventh grader Megan VanDorp.

The outdoor learning space was designed to give the students an immersive learning experience.

“It’s pretty cool. Like, we come out here to, like, read sometimes and, like, just kind of explore and journal about stuff that we see,” said sixth grader Louis Diepstra.

Teacher Kathy DeJong sees the benefits of having her students spend some time outside.

“It’s also such a wonderful break from being inside all the time. Kids are inside way too much and they need fresh air and they need …