Outdoor Classrooms: Nature-Based Teaching and Learning for Educators and Parents

Take a closer look at Wasatch Nature School with Kristy Nuttall. This is an Outdoor Classrooms Tour and Talk. Members of the CIRCLE have access to the visual tour in our membership dashboard. This episode is a conversation that includes: Kristy's journey BEFORE coming to Wasatch Nature School. An overview of Wasatch Nature School and how it has evolved over the years. An overview description of Wa...

Take a closer look at Green Schoolyards America. This episode is a conversation that includes: Rachel's journey BEFORE coming to Green Schoolyards America Covid Initiative and how it was formed National School Yard Forest System Schoolyard Forest System Resource Library Living Schoolyards Act National Schoolyards Library .....and so much more!!! MEET RACHEL: Rachel Pringle, MA, is the Director of...

In today's episode, we are looking at Understanding Montessori Practical Life and planting seeds to take it outdoors. What is Montessori Practical Life? What are the 4 categories of Montessori Practical Life? What are the characteristics of Montessori Practical Life? Introduction to the Montessori Inspired Outdoor Classroom Workshop. CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: FREE Seedling Newsletter WEBSITE: www.out...

Take a closer look at what Ricardo Sierra calls, "The Natural Advantage." This episode is a conversation that includes: Ricardo's journey to becoming a Forest Educator Stories about wilderness & what children need to thrive in this world. Ideas of how to protect the natural world Discussions of building a coalition for the nature-based education movement Reflections on how Ricardo's Ted Talk i...

In today's episode, we are looking at Three Approaches to Teaching Outdoors: Forest School Approach Outdoor Classroom Approach Farm School Approach We are also discussing the similarities and differences of each approach and how to mix and match elements of each within your teaching practice. What Teaching Approach do you use Outdoors? CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: FREE Seedling Newsletter WEBSITE: www.o...

Take a closer look at how three educators from Northshore Nursery School transitioned their indoor classroom into a classroom without walls. This episode is an Outdoor Classrooms Tour and Talk that includes a peek into 3 teachers' journeys BEFORE becoming a Nature-Based Educator at North Shore Nursery School. how teaching outdoors has changed their teaching practices. an overview of Northshore Nur...

"Play is the highest form of research." In today's episode, we are asking: What is a Floor Book? What is a Talking Tub? What are the benefits? My story of integrating Floor Books and Talking Tubs. Benefits CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: FREE Seedling Newsletter WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.com EMAIL: Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com Instagram: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/ Facebook: Facebook.com/Out...

"Play is the highest form of research." In today's episode, we are looking at eight Schemas of Play for Outdoor Learning. They include: Connecting Orientation Transporting Trajectory Positioning Enveloping Enclosing Rotation CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: FREE Seedling Newsletter WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.com EMAIL: Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com Instagram: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/ Faceboo...

Remember the goals you set for yourself at the start of this year? Well, Fall is now here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to refocus and ensure you finish the year strong. To help you do just that, I’ve decided to give you access to something that’s normally only available to members of the Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE Membership Community. FREE 3-Part Training Series: Ignite Wonder in you...

"Play is the highest form of research." In today's episode, we are asking the questions: Can Technology Enhance Outdoor Learning? Should kindergartners be exposed to iPads? At what age should children use I-pads for learning? Can we use this technology outdoors? Is it a case of...our kids are growing up in a digital world, so we can’t hide it from them? Or is it a case of forgetting the i-pads and...

In today's episode, we are traveling through the four seasons at the Walworth School Kindergarten Outdoor Classroom. Note: This is a Tour and Talk. Members of The CIRCLE have access to the photo tour. In this episode, Cathy shares her Outdoor Classroom, stories, curriculum ideas, and activities. Fall Winter Spring Summer MEET CATHY: Born and raised on a dairy farm in southwestern Wisconsin. Her Gr...

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." –John Muir. In today's episode, we are looking at Intrinsic Motivation in our Outdoor Classrooms and how to increase it. What to expect from this episode: What is Intrinsic Motivation? What are the 3 types of Intrinsic Motivation? What are the 4 C's of Intrinsic Motivation? How does Intrinsic Motivation affect children? CONNECT WITH...

The doors to our NEW Outdoor Classrooms website have opened which also includes our NEW CIRCLE Membership Hub. I'm excited to start helping all new members access the resources they need to cultivate and grow an enriching outdoor classroom. We are celebrating BIG! If you sign up now, then you will get the best price the membership will ever be, plus access to ALL our resources. Join today for only...

The doors to our NEW Outdoor Classrooms website have opened which also includes our NEW CIRCLE Membership Hub. I'm excited to start helping all new members access the resources they need to cultivate and grow an enriching outdoor classroom. We are celebrating BIG! If you sign up now, then you will get the best price the membership will ever be, plus access to ALL our resources. Join today for only...

The doors to our NEW Outdoor Classrooms website have opened which also includes our NEW CIRCLE Membership Hub. I'm excited to start helping all new members access the resources they need to cultivate and grow an enriching outdoor classroom. In today's episode, CIRCLE Member Ann Ranger is sharing her reflections on her experience as a member of our community. We are celebrating BIG! If you sign up...

The doors to our NEW Outdoor Classrooms website have opened which also includes our NEW CIRCLE Membership Hub. I'm excited to start helping all new members access the resources they need to cultivate and grow an enriching outdoor classroom. In today's episode, we have Nicole Marie Majewski. MEET NICOLE: Nicole resides with her family on an off-grid ranch in Nayarit, Mexico. She is an active partic...

The doors to our NEW Outdoor Classrooms website have opened which also includes our NEW CIRCLE Membership Hub. I'm excited to start helping all new members access the resources they need to cultivate and grow an enriching outdoor classroom. In today's episode, CIRCLE Member Laura Delgado is sharing her reflections on her experience as a member of our community. We are celebrating BIG! If you sign...

The doors to our NEW Outdoor Classrooms website have opened which also includes our NEW CIRCLE Membership Hub. I'm excited to start helping all new members access the resources they need to cultivate and grow an enriching outdoor classroom. We are celebrating BIG! If you sign up now, then you will get the best price the membership will ever be, plus access to ALL our resources. Join today for only...

The doors to our NEW Outdoor Classrooms website have opened which also includes our NEW CIRCLE Membership Hub. I'm excited to start helping all new members access the resources they need to cultivate and grow an enriching outdoor classroom. In today's episode, CIRCLE Member Michelle Lipp is sharing her reflections on her experience as a member of our community. We are celebrating BIG! If you sign...

We are celebrating the launch of our NEW Website!!! Make sure you check out the CIRCLE Membership SALE! Now only $20/month. In today's Outdoor Classroom Tour and Talk we are talking about Place-Based Learning with Taira Restar from Emerald Heard Forest School MEET TAIRA: A lead teacher who has taught children and adults for nearly 40 years and specifically as a place-based educator for over 20 yea...

We are celebrating the launch of our NEW Website on the Podcast with an interview with one of my heroes, Juliet Robertson. Juliet and I sat down virtually in 2020 at the Outdoor Classrooms Summit. She has since graciously agreed to share this conversation again on the Podcast. Juliet's work runs deep for many natural teachers around the world, as her books about her playful approach to outdoor lea...

Today we are venturing to Barefeet Farm School; a licensed outdoor preschool located just outside of Bellingham, Washington. HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE: The Barefeet Farm School story Barefeet Farm School Tour and Talk Emergent Curriculum at Barefeet Farm School The Business Side of Things MEET ERIN: Erin Majeske is a mother, wife, dreamer, kitchen experimenter, wannabe gardener, natu...

"If you know better, you do better." Maya Angelo In today's episode, we are continuing the conversation from episode #33: No One Goes Outdoors Anymore. What to expect from this episode: What is Shifted Baseline Syndrome? What is environmental generational amnesia? Can we cure it? Are children forgetting about nature? How can parents pick up the torch? CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: FREE Seedling Newslette...

The Suffolk County Farm and Education Center’s mission is to provide hands-on research-based learning to all residents with themes in agriculture, animal sciences, history, STEM, healthy living, and life skills in a unique year-round learning environment and in community spaces. The Farm’s vision is to connect with our agricultural heritage and to pave the way for a bright, healthy, and sustainabl...

Today we are looking at the research around why no one goes outside anymore. It's astonishing! HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS MINI-SODE: Why Don't Kids Go Outdoors? The Research What's happening to our children? How can we unpack the challenging issues? CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: FREE Seedling Newsletter WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.com EMAIL: Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com Instagram: instagram.c...