Camden Johnson

The Nook

Education EN ↓ 4 episodes

Welcome to the Timbernook official podcast, The Nook, which explores the power of nature-based play and its impact on child development. Through conversations with educators, parents, and experts, we dive into sensory experiences, risk-taking in play, and fostering resilience in children. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or nature enthusiast, this podcast offers inspiration and practical tools to bring meaningful outdoor experiences to life.

Author

Camden Johnson

Episodes

Episode 4: What Nature Reveals About How Kids Move with Kathryn Kraft 07.07.2026 57:41

Physical therapist and TimberNook provider Kathryn Kraft joins us to explore how nature shapes the way children move. From uneven terrain as a motor learning tool to practical strategies for inclusive outdoor play, this episode makes the case that when we change the environment, we change the movement, and that every child has the right to play.

Episode 3: Supporting Sensory Integration with Dr. Zoe Mailloux 02.06.2026 48:00

Join Camden and Morgan for a conversation with occupational therapist and Ayres Sensory Integration expert Zoe Mailloux as we explore how child-led movement and sensory-rich play environments support regulation, participation, and meaningful development.

Episode 2: Growing Up TimberNook with Joelle Hanscom 05.05.2026 42:08

A conversation with Joelle Hanscom, who grew up immersed in TimberNook programming. From building confidence as a child to taking healthy risks as an adult, she shares how those formative experiences in nature fundamentally shaped the person she became. www.timbernook.com Instagram: @timbernook_global TikTok: @timbernook.global Facebook: @TimberNook Youtube:   @TimberNookLLC

Episode 1: An OT and Educator's Journey into the World of TimberNook Get to know your hosts, Morgan Leger (occupational therapist) and Camden Johnson (educator), as they take you behind the scenes of their journeys to TimberNook. Through their stories, d 07.04.2026 23:33

Get to know your hosts, Morgan Leger  (occupational therapist) and Camden Johnson (educator), as they take you behind the scenes of their journeys to TimberNook. Through their stories, discover how child-led outdoor play transformed not only their work, but the way they understand development, learning, and the essence of childhood.