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Have you heard? I have just announced our second Outdoor Classroomâs CIRCLE Book Club selection! It's Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children by Angela Hanscom.
Book description:
Today's kids have adopted sedentary lifestyles filled with television, video games, and computer screens. But more and more, studies show that children need "rough and tumble" outdoor play in order to develop their sensory, motor, and executive functions. Disturbingly, a lack of movement has been shown to lead to a number of health and cognitive difficulties, such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotion regulation and sensory processing issues, and aggressiveness at school recess break. So, how can you ensure your child is fully engaging their body, mind, and all of their senses?
Using the same philosophy that lies at the heart of her popular TimberNook program - that nature is the ultimate sensory experience, and that psychological and physical health improves for children when they spend time outside on a regular basis - author Angela J. Hanscom offers several strategies to help your child thrive, even if you live in an urban environment.
With this book, you'll discover little things you can do anytime, anywhere to help your kids achieve the movement they need to be happy and healthy in mind, body, and spirit.
Come join us in our CIRCLE Community Roundtable for a lively discussion about this book. In this episode, get a sneak peek of many book reflections from our members.
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Today I'm chatting with Meaghan Duncan about how effective communication increases cooperation and elevates connection. She believes, with the right tools, it is possible to turn moments of contention and correction, into moments of quality connection outdoors in nature. Listen and learn her tips and tricks for both parents and educators.
MEET MEAGAN:
An early childhood communication facilitator. She is passionate about helping parents and children use easy, effective communication together so that frustration is reduced and cooperation and connection is elevated.
Meaghan combines skills and knowledge from her time as a nature-play-based preschool designer and teacher, BA degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Early Childhood Interventionist â serving families with children who are experiencing communication delays or disorders, and golden nuggets from her adoption trainings!
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Mandy and I discuss the Boston Outdoor Preschool Network's Forest Days Program in this episode. From there, we talk about how important it is for everyone to have equal access to nature, how to start a nature program in the city, and how to connect nature to curriculum! Pour yourself a cup of tea and listen. I promise you, this conversation will motivate you to become a part of the movement and discover how you can contribute to breaking down boundaries to children's access to nature.
Meet Mandy:
Mandy is a mother, yoga teacher, hobby naturalist, outdoors-woman, gardener, and passionate early childhood educator. A spiritual connection to mother earth and becoming a mother brought her to the world of nature-based education.
Mandy has an associate degree in Early Childhood Education and is currently working towards a degree in Social Work. She is passionate about social-emotional learning, mindfulness, empathy, self-expression, movement, creativity, nature, and community building. She weaves her background in dance, yoga, and mindfulness into her teaching. She has an innate curiosity and a love of learning, constantly bringing in new threads of wisdom to weave into her philosophical tapestry.
Mandy has had a variety of roles at BOPN, including Lead Teacher, Forest Day Leader, and Curriculum Coach. In her role as Curriculum Coach, Mandy mentors teachers in developing and implementing their emergent curriculums in a way that balances child-led, play based learning, and intentionally curated experiences and lessons that foster deeper learning. With a focus on social-emotional development and nature connections, she aims to build a strong foundation for learning in all domains. Through supporting each teacher her work strengthens BOPN as a whole.
In her spare time Mandy enjoys dancing, photography, and exploring natural spaces.
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Have you ever heard a two year old child announce to you, "I am an artist."? This is exactly the result of Laura Delgado's tireless effort to create an all inclusive art show for young children. Do you want to host an art show, but don't know where to start? Laura discusses her experiences with the Outdoor Classroom Art Show as well as success strategies in this episode. This episode also includes a photo tour for our CIRCLE Members. If you are interested in getting access, please inquire about membership HERE.
Meet Laura:
Laura Delgado is a certified 0-3 Montessori guide with 23 years of experience working with children and their families, with seventeen of those years in a Montessori setting. She is the owner of The Montessori Tree and currently runs and outdoor, home based toddler program called The Nest which integrates nature, art and Montessori. Laura is also a proud mother to an amazing young girl! Before becoming a mother. Laura received a BA in English and Masters in Educational Psychology. Laura is passionate about intentional living, conscious parenting and uplifting other through her work and words.
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There has to be a good reason for the change because it is difficult. Usually, change is reactive.
A scarcity attitude is one of the main obstacles I hear from educators who are reluctant to switch to an outdoor teaching paradigm.
Not Enough TimeWhy does it lack?The response from the studentsThe anticipation of out-of-control behaviorAbsence of relevance to the curriculumDuring a strategy session for an Outdoor Classroom, I asked a group of educators, "What is changing in your environment?" and their responses were insightful:
"The mental health of our students is evolving. Youngsters worry about the world we are leaving behind. There is an increase in our students who are experiencing depression, obesity, and attention deficit disorder."
Hearing directly from the front-line educators was incredibly insightful and true. In this episode, we recognize these shifts, marking the first step in the Outdoor Classrooms Readiness for Change Model.
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Have you been keeping up with my stories on Instagram? This year, I decided to try something entirely different after nearly giving up on planting and maintaining my edible garden. In this episode, listen to the story that inspired me to test out a new system in my Secret Gardens that Feeds. I've been using photos to record the process so far, but now that a month has passed, I wanted to provide you with an update on this mini-episode.
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This episode is an Outdoor Classrooms Tour and Talk with Tamara Wineland from AdventureME and Trek Outdoors. A licensed micro-forest and nature school serving children ages 3-5 in Black Forest, CO. Their approach is not an unsupervised free-for-all, but a behind-the-scenes facilitation of exploration and learning. They use a blended pedagogy that allows children to form their own understanding of their world and their place in it with a focus on healthy and authentic development which builds self-confidence and teaches them to be respectful of themselves and others. In this episode learn why they are really proud to be a part of the Black Forest and how they take every advantage to develop socially, emotionally, and academically within this community. So while they have 10 acres to play on, they will occasionally venture out for a field trip to continue to make connections across these developmental areas in their traveling classroom BUS.
Meet Tamara:
As a mom of 3 boys, one with a rare congenital heart defect, Tamara Wineland sought alternative approaches to education, health, and well-being early on. She stumbled upon the forest school model in 2009 during her research in her Masterâs studies and was immediately drawn to the pedagogy. In 2020, she started AdventureMe Forest and Nature School in Colorado Springs, CO. upon completing immersive experiences and training with various programs throughout the United States. The noticeable benefits of time spent in nature for ALL children, and especially those identifying with additional needs, led her on a path of discovery as she trained and worked to launch a program in 2022 integrating therapies and play in a peer-supported outdoor environment. Today, Tamara serves as founder and visionary of TREK Outdoors and continues her work with the AdventureMe Forest School.
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For most schools, the 100th day falls sometime in February or early March. Many teachers use the countdown in their lessons by having children tally the days on a whiteboard or by filling a countdown chart with numbers or stickers. Many wear special t-shirts to celebrate the 100th day of school.
In looking back at the most listened to Outdoor Classroom Podcast episodes, I found a mixture of mini-episodes, outdoor classroom Tour and Talks, and interviews with incredible leaders in the field. I smile just looking at the titles, as I believe this mixture to be the essence of the Outdoor Classrooms podcast and speaks to my 100 lessons learned.
CELEBRATE 100 OUTDOOR CLASSROOM PODCAST EPISODES WITH OUR TOP 10!
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In this Outdoor Classroom Tour and Talk we are talking with CIRCLE Member Katies Minor about her how her family childcare program evolved into the Wonderforest School. In this episode, we learn about Katies start-up journey, and how she brings adventure, fun, and learning outdoors. Not matter where you are in the process of creating an outdoor classroom, this episode; along with the Wonderforest School mission if full of golden nuggets.
MEET KATIE:
ï»żCIRCLE Member Katie Minor is a wife and mother of 5 children ranging from 20 years old down to 2 years old. She has worked in the early childhood education field for 15 years. Katie runs her own family daycare and has taught kindergarten, school-aged children, toddlers, preschool, pre-k, and children with all levels of abilities. Katie is currently a nature-based teacher certified as well as a Tinkergarten teacher. Katie decided to start Wonderforest to provide a safe learning environment that is more developmentally appropriate as opposed to the traditional classroom. She is a firm believer that it takes a village to raise a child.
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Due to the overwhelming success of the winter course, I have made the decision to virtually unlock the Secret Gardens Outdoor Classrooms and share my detailed method for bringing the learning gardens back to life in time for spring.
Are you an educator who adores using your outdoor space as a teaching tool? Are you interested in knowing more about planting in a raised garden bed and how to revitalize the 4 Types of Gardens after a harsh winter?
Using the 4 Types of Gardens (Gardens that Feed, Gardens as Outdoor Learning Stations, Gardens for Art and Beauty, and Gardens that Attract Wildlife) as our framework, this masterclass will explore all spring has to offer. In this episode, we introduce this NEW course, offer highlights, and answer questions.
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Teaching outdoors fosters natural opportunities for inquiry-based learning as it involves open-ended investigations into the wonder of children. In this episode, all the way from Australia, we have Edwina Cottino from Edslessons.com sharing her insight on advocating for outdoor play, nature pedagogy and inquiry-based learning outdoors. We discuss education views of children being active agents in their own journey to lifelong learning
MEET EDWINA:
Edwina Cottino is an early childhood educator from Perth, Australia. She is the founder of Edslessons.com and host of the Blooming Curious podcast. Edwina is passionate about nurturing childrenâs natural curiosity and through her website, resources and podcast explores strategies that ensure children remain engaged and loving learning. Edwina is on a mission to keep children engaged, questioning, and thinking and is an advocate for play, nature pedagogy, and inquiry-based learning. Edwina dreams of a future where children can once again enjoy a carefree childhood which prioritizes outdoor play and learning, through a lens of inquiry and exploration.
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EmailWebsiteOutdoor Learning: Bringing the Joy Back into Learning with Victoria HackettOUTDOOR CLASSROOM RESOURCES:
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Nature is a great resource for inspiration, especially when getting children to write. Inspired by Episode #95, todayâs mini-episode digs deeper into simple ways to introduce poetry to children in your outdoor classroom.
They include:
1. Share and discuss poetry
2. Recite and act out poems outdoors
3. Write poems in a sit spot outdoors
4. Integrate poetry and photography into your nature-based lesson plans
5. Choose a tree in your outdoor classroom and make a poetry tree.
Take a listen and learn how I unpack each of these 5 seeds of inspiration.
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WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.comEMAIL: [email protected]: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/Facebook: Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1OUTDOOR CLASSROOM RESOURCES:
The Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE MembershipThe Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp Seeds of Inspiration for Outdoor Learning Card DeckFREE PDF Library of Nature-Based Children's Books & Weekly Seedling NewsNEW WORKSHOP in our Library!
Nurture Creativity with a Waldorf-Inspired Outdoor Classroom 1-hour LIVE Workshop on March 21.COMING SOON!
Exploring Nature in Spring Masterclass opens in mid-April for CIRCLE Members.
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After the pandemic, many teachers began teaching outside. The woods, trails, playgrounds, and parks near their schools became their classrooms. Educators happily discovered that nature provided new academic and social-emotional learning opportunities. Nature-based learning, which can be as simple as bringing natural materials into the classroom or setting up learning spaces outdoors, opens up joyful and meaningful ways to learn and grow.
In this Outdoor Classrooms Tour and Talk episode, CIRCLE Member Jodi Simpson, reflects upon her teaching, her research, and the benefits of nature-based learning she has witnessed. She is excited to inspire others to experience the rewards of connecting children with the natural world. In this episode, we discuss language arts, social studies, childrenâs play and curiosity, along with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) which are the many pathways to falling in love with learning and seeing how we are connected to one another in this beautiful world.
MEET JODI:
Joy has been the building block of Jodi Simpsonâs teaching career of 22 years. She currently teaches kindergarten and has taught preschool, first grade, and second grade. She is also the author of the Circle-Time Poetry series, published by Scholastic in 2005, as well as, Read Snack & Learn With Favorite Picture Books in 2004,. Sharing ideas and activities with other teachers helped her grow as a mentor teacher for many student teachers. She has also worked with a team of author-collaborators for our school districtâs curriculum. Jodiâs learning and teaching journey includes being the recipient of the North Fork Teacher of the Year 2014 and Colorado Teacher of the Year Finalist 2017. Currently, she a part of a nature-based learning cohort of teachers that supports other educators in teaching students outdoors.
Jodi Simpsonâs newest books would fall into Scholasticâs âreproducible activity booksâ category for grades PreK - First Grade, similar to her earlier books. The new set of books are specifically created for the latest trends in these educational movements: nature and place-based learning, structured foundational literacy skills (rhyme, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension), STEAM investigations, and social-emotional learning.
*Three new titles: 1. Circle Time Poetry: In the Woods, 2. Circle Time Poetry: Letâs Take a Walk, and 3. Circle Time Poetry: Play & Wonder are resources for teachers to use to get outside and connect with nature, while at the same time to build phonemic awareness, oral language, and early STEAM skills. Each book invites teachers to share a poem that works as the springboard for discussions and learning extensions. The books are also created so that teachers can use them in an outdoor setting, on neighborhood walks, and as play invitations/investigations for bringing nature indoors.
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This month I presented at the MEES (Massachusetts Environment Education Conference). In this episode, I am sharing highlights from my workshop and the overall conference.
I am also reflecting on the importance of
gathering in person with like-minded educators. becoming an advocate of environmental educationsharing our outdoor classroom stories.CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:
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The Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE MembershipThe Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp Seeds of Inspiration for Outdoor Learning Card DeckFREE PDF Library of Nature-Based Children's Books & Weekly Seedling NewsNEW WORKSHOP in our Library!
Nurture Creativity with a Waldorf-Inspired Outdoor Classroom 1-hour LIVE Workshop on March 21.COMING SOON!
Exploring Nature in Spring Masterclass opens in mid-April for CIRCLE Members.
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Have you ever tried something new and felt like you were writing with your non-dominant hand?
Do you ever hear the monkeys in your mind singing, âYou canât do that!â âYou are crazy for even trying!â BUT you go ahead and do it anywayâŠ.
Are you an educator thinking about moving your classroom outdoors despite the uncertain and vulnerable feelings of leaving the comforts of your indoor classroom
Are you a parent looking to transform your backyard into a space for learning for your children, but not exactly sure where to start?
In the past weeks, I did 3 NEW Things that not only expanded my knowledge, but also reinvigorated my mindset around teaching outdoors.
It has me thinking about all the challenges that encourage us to âTry something new every day.â
What if we did this in our outdoor classroom? Or our outdoor teaching practice? What if we could share our findings and results with other like-minded educators from around the world?
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WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.comEMAIL: [email protected]: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/Facebook: Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1OUTDOOR CLASSROOM RESOURCES:
The Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE MembershipThe Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp Seeds of Inspiration for Outdoor Learning Card DeckFREE PDF Library of Nature-Based Children's Books & Weekly Seedling NewsNEW WORKSHOP in our Library!
Nurture Creativity with a Waldorf-Inspired Outdoor Classroom 1-hour LIVE Workshop on March 21.COMING SOON!
Exploring Nature in Spring Masterclass opens in mid-April for CIRCLE Members.
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Are we doing enough in our outdoor classrooms to harvest a connection to the natural world? In this mini-episode we discuss 7 tips for connecting children with nature in your outdoor classroom.
1. Start with Curiosity as it is the first step to active learning.
Ask yourself: What am I curious about in nature? What are the kids curious about in nature? How can we share our curiosity with children together?
2. Observe the Child
3. Context is Key which means providing a good space for children to play outdoors.
4. Have a Plan (but throw away your agenda)
5. Harvest the Memories
6. You Connect First
7. Keep it Fun
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WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.comEMAIL: [email protected]: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/Facebook: Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1OUTDOOR CLASSROOM RESOURCES:
The Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE MembershipThe Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp Seeds of Inspiration for Outdoor Learning Card DeckFREE PDF Library of Nature-Based Children's Books & Weekly Seedling NewsNEW WORKSHOP!
Nurture Creativity with a Waldorf-Inspired Outdoor Classroom 1-hour LIVE Workshop on March 21.COMING SOON!
Exploring Nature in Spring Masterclass opens in mid-April for CIRCLE Members.
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Today we have an Outdoor Classrooms Tour and Talk with Robyn Broudie from Roots to Rise. Roots 2 Rise Outdoors offers year-round nature-based exploratory programs for children ages 2 to 10 throughout Toronto, Canada and surrounding areas. Offering an alternative approach to education, they believe that by facilitating opportunities for children to deepen their connection to natural world, they are meeting a need that is vital to the healthy development of the whole child and dependent on the future of our environment.
This episode includes a visual tour which is included in the CIRCLE Membership.
MEET ROBYN:
Robyn Broudie has spent over a decade exploring some of the wild corners of the earth. From sleeping under starry desert skies, diving deep into the ocean, and wandering through lush rainforests, she has continued to foster her insatiable curiosity for this incredible planet. Robyn has a degree in Child Development, and has been a leader in the creation of a variety of programs that bring people closer to each other and the natural world. Her heart for humanity and her passion for the earth led her to explore the field of wilderness-based therapy. After years of guiding international trips, backcountry expeditions, and facilitating adventure therapy programs for youth and young adults challenged with mental health and addictions, she has seen firsthand how nature can be fundamental in healing.
Robyn has facilitated outdoor programs for children with unique needs, including Autism, ADD, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, trauma and addictions, recognizing that the foundational need for love and connection are the same for everyone. By deepening their understanding of how children learn best, Robyn and her team create a space where they can meet kids where they are at, valuing and seeing their innate nature and brilliance, and providing space and time for them to expand their unique magic.
Roots 2 Rise Outdoors was born in the middle of a global pandemic, a time where we became even more isolated from each other and the natural world. It was evident, in a world that was driving separation; connection was what we needed more than ever.
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In this episode, we not only look at the steps to grow holistic development, health, and well-being in your outdoor classroom; Victoria also breaks down each step into mini-how to steps.
They include:
1. Drink more water and less sugary drinks.
Require children to bring water bottles2. Watch less screen time.
Send home outdoor activities for families to do at home together3. Be more physically active.
Add cooperative games into your outdoor classrooms' curricula.4. Eat more fruits and veggies.
Grow a Garden the Feeds.5. Get more and better-quality sleep.
Introduce an APP to calculate if your time outdoors is increasing better-quality sleep.NEW WORKSHOP!
Nurture Creativity with a Waldorf-Inspired Outdoor Classroom 1-hour LIVE Workshop on March 21.COMING SOON!
Exploring Nature in Spring Masterclass opens in mid-April for CIRCLE Members.CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:
WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.comEMAIL: [email protected]: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/Facebook: Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1OUTDOOR CLASSROOM RESOURCES:
The Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE MembershipThe Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp Seeds of Inspiration for Outdoor Learning Card DeckFREE PDF Library of Nature-Based Children's Books & Weekly Seedling News
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Today we have an Outdoor Classrooms Tour and Talk with Charlotte Ellis all the way from the UK representing her program called Seasons. In this episode, we discuss, the mission of Seasons and how their programs are reconnecting people with nature to benefit holistic development, health, and well-being. In our discussion, we talk about the importance of how the act of connecting to our natural world and giving our children fun experiences in nature also encourages care for our planet and building a sustainable future for our children.
Charlotte Ellis created her nature-based program called Seasons in 2022. As a mum of 4, Charlotte found that there were few outdoor play program opportunities for early years in her local area. Therefore, she decided to set up a playgroup and named it Seasons. This group grew as Charlotte began offering early years nature play classes and outdoor sessions in a community garden that she and her family developed and designed. Seasons continues to grow and hosts large community and family events across Leeds, England, as well as nature art, craft, and wellbeing workshops.
This episode includes a visual tour which is included in the CIRCLE Membership.
MEET CHARLOTTE:
EXPLORE, CREATE, PLAY. Seasons mission is to reconnect people with nature to benefit holistic development, health, and well-being.
By connecting to our natural world and giving our children fun experiences in nature, we are encouraging care for our planet and building a sustainable future for our children.
Studying Forest School practice and nature connection has seen Seasonsâ services expand and grow.
Charlotte created Seasons in 2022. As a mum of 4, Charlotte found that there was little on offer for early years play opportunities in the local area so decided to set up a playgroup. Seasons began by offering early years nature play classes indoors and soon started offering outdoor sessions in a community garden that Charlotte and her family developed and designed. Over time Seasons hosted large community and family events across Leeds, ENGLAND as well as nature art, craft, and wellbeing workshops.
Seasons Website
NEW OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS WORKSHOP!
Nurture Creativity with a Waldorf-Inspired Outdoor Classroom 1-hour LIVE Workshop on March 21. Recording available in our library on March 22, 2024.COMING SOON!
Exploring Nature in Spring Masterclass opens in mid-April, 2024 for CIRCLE Members.CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:
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In this mini-episode we explore the upcoming Exploring Nature in Spring Masterclass that will be featured inside the CIRCLE Membership community. Inspired by Episode #85 with Author Janet Fox and her book Wintergarden, in our masterclass, we explore how the world of seeds and plants cultivates wonder for children! From the tiniest sesame seeds to the giant Sausage seed, we will discuss how they grow and what they grow into. We talk about the importance of tasting delicious edible plants, going on a seed walk, and making your herbal teas. Letâs grow our environmental knowledge and develop an awareness of nature while planting seeds of wonder in all four types of gardens.
Our NEW upcoming Exploring Nature in Spring Masterclass will be featured inside the CIRCLE Membership community. Itâs full of hands-on activities designed to inspire young children with a connection to the outdoors in spring and a love of learning. The course is presented through the Four Types of Gardens: Gardens that Feed, Gardens as Outdoor Learning Stations, Gardens for Art and Beauty, and Gardens that Attract Wildlife.
NEW WORKSHOP!
Nurture Creativity with a Waldorf-Inspired Outdoor Classroom 1-hour LIVE Workshop on March 21.COMING SOON!
Exploring Nature in Spring Masterclass opens in April for CIRCLE Members.CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:
WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.comEMAIL: [email protected]: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/Facebook: Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1OUTDOOR CLASSROOM RESOURCES:
The Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE MembershipThe Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp Seeds of Inspiration for Outdoor Learning Card DeckFREE PDF Library of Nature-Based Children's Book & Weekly Seedling News
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