I am Simin Kazemi, the co-founder and former executive director (2014-2020) of Kavikonj, Iran’s first nature school. My work at Kavikonj focused on providing nature-based education for children aged 3-12. At Kavikonj, we implemented evidence-based methods to facilitate self-directed learning, creating environments where children could intimately interact with natural elements, engage with local plants and animals, and immerse themselves in free play.