noun
wood education; tree-based learning
A term for educational programs and activities that use wood, forests, or trees to teach children about nature, craftsmanship, and environmental awareness. Often associated with Japanese forestry and early childhood education.
この幼稚園では木育プログラムを取り入れている。
This kindergarten incorporates a wood education program.
木育を通じて、子どもたちは森の大切さを学ぶ。
Through tree-based learning, children learn the importance of forests.
A modern compound of 木 (wood, tree) and 育 (nurture, education), modeled after terms like 食育 (food education). The exact origin is uncertain, but it gained popularity in Japanese educational and forestry contexts in the early 2000s.