Outdoor Classrooms Podcast

By Victoria Hackett, M.Ed: Learning Gardens and Nature Based Curriculum

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Episodes: 133

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The Outdoor Classrooms Podcast is the podcast for teachers and parents and anyone interested in cultivating learning gardens and nature-based curricula for children. It’s a show that will help you transform your outdoor space and will offer “seeds of inspiration” for playful learning outdoors. Each week, Victoria Hackett and her guests will share tips and actionable strategies that you will need in order to set in motion, manage and grow your Outdoor Classroom. You’ll learn how to implement the 5 Phases of Teaching Outdoors, all while providing a new way of learning for your children! Studies have shown that children who learn outdoors in all seasons “develop a sense of self, independence, confidence, creativity, decision-making, problem-solving skills, empathy towards others, motor skills, self-discipline, and initiative.” Victoria Hackett is the founder of Outdoor-Classrooms.com, The CIRCLE Membership community, and The Secret Gardens Demonstration Outdoor Classroom. You can follow her on Instagram and Facebook. To learn more, head on over to our virtual playground at outdoor-classrooms.com.

Episode Date
132: Beyond the Four Walls: Embracing Nature in Education with Maxine and Brianna from Buena Vista School
Dec 10, 2024
131: Reimagining the Role of Teachers in Nature-based Learning with Rachel Larimore and Claire Warden
Dec 03, 2024
130: The Power of Play: A Conversation with Rae Pica
Nov 26, 2024
129: Nature's Classroom: Unleashing the Science Behind Outdoor Learning
Nov 12, 2024
128: Unlocking Creativity & Inquiry Outdoors: The Power of Play Playlist
Nov 05, 2024
127: Beyond SMART: Goals Rooted in Outdoor Classrooms
Oct 22, 2024
126: Forest Kindergarten Adventures with Ann Ranger at the SHED Children’s Campus
Oct 15, 2024
125: Seeds of Change: Growing Educational Gardens with Leila Mireskandari founder of Kids Growing City
Oct 08, 2024
124: Nature’s Playlist: Weaving Frameworks, Pedagogy, and Schemas into Outdoor Play
Oct 03, 2024
123: Unlocking the Outdoors: Teacher Certification Program
Sep 24, 2024
122: Discover Nature’s Hidden Gems: An Outdoor Classroom Tour & Talk with Emma Donnelly at the Chicago Botanic Gardens
Sep 17, 2024
121. The Transformative Power of Nature-Based Education Workshops for Teachers
Sep 10, 2024
120: Beyond the Classroom: Innovative Environmental Education with Julie Travaglini
Sep 05, 2024
119: Don't Just Listen – Experience Buddy Builders Outdoors for Real Impact
Aug 30, 2024
118: End of Summer Special: Top 5 Podcasts Playlist
Aug 27, 2024
117: The Power of Persistence in Outdoor Classrooms
Aug 20, 2024
116: The Answer is YES, The Question is HOW with Andy Webster from the Walden Project
Aug 06, 2024
115: Legacy of Bloom: Family Tales of Gardening with the Hacketts
Jul 23, 2024
114: Balanced and Barefoot: Q&A with Author Angela Hanscom
Jul 16, 2024
113: Roots of Learning: Nature in Elementary Science Education with Victoria Zablocki from Naturally Teaching
Jul 09, 2024
112: Day Four: Growing Minds: Gardens as Outdoor Learning Stations
Jun 28, 2024
111. Day Three: Cultivating Creativity: Gardens for Art & Beauty
Jun 27, 2024
110: Day Two: The Edible Eden: Gardens that Feed
Jun 26, 2024
109: Day One: Unveiling the Secrets of Summer Wildlife Gardens
Jun 25, 2024
108: Unlock the Secrets of Summer Teaching Gardens: FREE 5-Day LIVE Event
Jun 18, 2024
107: Outdoor Classroom CIRCLE Book Club: #2 Balanced and Barefoot by Angela Hanscom
Jun 11, 2024
106: Tuning in to Outdoor Play with Meagan Duncan from Connected Kids Thrive
May 28, 2024
105: Equitable Access to Nature: Breaking Barriers with Mandy Slavik from the Boston Outdoor Preschool Network
May 14, 2024
104: Releasing the Artist Within: A Children's Outdoor Art Show with Laura Delgado from The Montessori Tree
May 07, 2024
103: The Future of Outdoor Learning: Adapting to Change
Apr 30, 2024
102: Revitalizing Tradition: A Journey with The Secret Garden That Feeds
Apr 25, 2024
101: Therapeutic Forest School: Perspectives on Nature-Based Wellness with Tamara Wineland from AdventureME & Trek Outdoors
Apr 23, 2024
100: One Hundred Episode CELEBRATION!!!
Apr 18, 2024
99: Starting a Nature School with CIRCLE Member Katie Minor from Wonderforest School
Apr 16, 2024
98: Exploring Nature in Spring: A Masterclass
Apr 11, 2024
97: Inquiry-Based Learning in an Outdoor Classroom with Edwina Cottino
Apr 09, 2024
96: Five Ways to Introduce Poetry into the Outdoor Classroom
Apr 04, 2024
95. Legacy Of Impact: Changing The Face Of Public Education Through Outdoor Classrooms with Jodi Simpson
Apr 02, 2024
94: Massachusetts Environmental Education Conference
Mar 28, 2024
93: Ignite Outdoor Learning & Try Something New Everyday
Mar 26, 2024
92. Seven Tips to Harvest a Connection to the Natural World
Mar 21, 2024
91: Connect with Nature in a Disconnected World with Robyn Broudie from Roots 2 Rise
Mar 19, 2024
90: Five Steps to Grow Holistic Development, Health and Well-Being in your Outdoor Classroom
Mar 14, 2024
89. Explore, Create and Play with Charlotte Ellis from Seasons: A Tour and Talk
Mar 12, 2024
88. Plant Seeds of Wonder
Mar 07, 2024
87. Wintergarden with Author Janet Fox
Mar 05, 2024
86. Growing a Forest School with Bianca Hagen from Hidden Valley Forest School
Feb 29, 2024
85: Lessons Learned from the Exploring Nature in Winter Masterclass
Feb 27, 2024
84. Eight Ways to use Technology in Nature?
Feb 22, 2024
83: Delivering Technology to Assess and Promote Nature Exposure with Jared Hanley from Nature Quant
Feb 20, 2024
82. Love is Everywhere! Let's Find Hearts in Nature
Feb 15, 2024
81: Outside the Classroom Walls with Heather Bishop
Feb 13, 2024
80: Cultivating a Daily Rhythm in your Outdoor Classroom
Feb 08, 2024
79: Three Pillars of Outdoor Learning Adventures with Jessica Kagle from Kestrel Educational Adventures
Feb 06, 2024
78. Last Call! Exploring Nature in Winter Masterclass
Feb 01, 2024
77. Reflections from Exploring Nature in Winter Masterclass Alumni
Jan 30, 2024
76: IT'S BACK! The Exploring Nature in Winter Masterclass
Jan 25, 2024
75. Unstructured Child's Play Outdoors with Teacher Tom
Jan 23, 2024
74. Tapping into Outdoor Classroom Icebreakers
Jan 18, 2024
73. Moving and Learning Outside with Author Rae Pica
Jan 16, 2024
72: NEW Book of the Month Inside the Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE Community
Jan 11, 2024
71. How to Navigate Licensing a Fully Outdoor Program with Jess Labbe from Village Nest Cooperative
Jan 09, 2024
70. Sustainable Living and Green Beverly with Julia Long and Shelley Lee
Jan 04, 2024
69. Be Prepared and Feel Confident Outdoors with Nicole Roma Thurrell from Wild Med
Dec 19, 2023
68. How to Choose a Word of the Year for Your Outdoor Teaching Practice
Dec 14, 2023
67. Good Natured Learning with Becca Katz
Dec 12, 2023
66. Embrace Winter and Shift Winter Mindsets in Your Outdoor Classroom
Dec 07, 2023
65. Seven Essential Strategies for Leadership Buy-In For Your Outdoor Classroom
Nov 30, 2023
64. Unpaved Paradise at the Garden School
Nov 28, 2023
63. Getting to YES! Outdoor Classrooms In Our Public Schools
Nov 16, 2023
62. Playful Learning at Kind Roots with Annie Berres
Nov 14, 2023
61: Celebrate the Seasons Change with a Lantern Walk
Nov 09, 2023
60. Healthy Ecosystems and Community Focused Outdoor Classrooms with Bridger Hahn
Nov 07, 2023
59. The Link between Nature Education and Environmental Advocacy for Children
Nov 02, 2023
58. The Big Book of Nature Activities with Authors Drew Monkman and Jacob Rodenburg
Oct 31, 2023
57. Embracing the Energy of Autumn
Oct 26, 2023
56. Celebrating Rituals at Wasatch Nature School with Kristy Nuttall
Oct 24, 2023
55. Green Schoolyards America with Rachel Pringle
Oct 17, 2023
54. Understanding Montessori Practical Life Outdoors
Oct 12, 2023
53. The Natural Advantage with Ricardo Sierra
Oct 10, 2023
52. Three Approaches to Teaching Outdoors
Oct 05, 2023
51. A Classroom Without Walls at Northshore Nursery School
Oct 03, 2023
50. How to Add Floorbooks and Talking Tubs to Your Outdoor Classroom
Sep 28, 2023
49. Eight Schemas of Play for Outdoor Learning
Sep 26, 2023
48. FREE 3-Part Training Series: Ignite Wonder, Curiosity and Flow Into Your Outdoor Classroom
Sep 22, 2023
47. Can Technology Enhance Outdoor Learning?
Sep 19, 2023
46. The Four Seasons at Walworth School Kindergarten Outdoor Classroom with Cathy Boldger
Sep 12, 2023
45. Intrinsic Motivation in Outdoor Classrooms
Sep 07, 2023
44. Build Community with the Hannah School ~ Principal Gabrielle Montevecchi
Aug 29, 2023
43. Reclaim the Roots in Education with Jean Lomino from The Forest School Teacher Institute
Aug 22, 2023
42: From a Seed of Inspiration CIRCLE Reflections with Ann Ranger
Aug 17, 2023
41: Bilingual Unplugged Adventure Play with Nicole Marie Majewski
Aug 15, 2023
40: The Ripple Effect CIRCLE Refections with Member Laura Delgado
Aug 10, 2023
39. Reggio-Inspired SHED Children's Campus with Linda Shottes Bouchard
Aug 08, 2023
38. Sow Seeds and Bloom: CIRCLE Member Reflections with Michelle Lipp
Aug 03, 2023
37: Place-Based Learning with Taira Restar from Emerald Heart Forest School
Aug 01, 2023
36: Messy Maths with Juliet Robertson
Jul 25, 2023
35: Barefeet Farm School with Erin Majeske
Jul 18, 2023
34. Environmental Generational Amnesia: Can We Cure It?
Jul 13, 2023
33. Little Farmers Preschool with Maia Lewis
Jul 11, 2023
32. No One Goes Outside Anymore: The Research
Jul 06, 2023
31. Teaching Off Trail with Peter Dargatz
Jul 04, 2023
30. The Adventures in Risky Play with Author Rusty Keeler
Jun 27, 2023
29. Wild Learning with Author Rachel Tidd
Jun 20, 2023
28. Ten Must-Read Nature-Based Books From My Bookshelf
Jun 15, 2023
27. Me and My Sit Spot with Author Lauren MacLean
Jun 13, 2023
26. Nine Ways to Embrace Nature Every Day
Jun 08, 2023
25. There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather with Author Linda McGurk
Jun 06, 2023
24. Fostering a Growth Mindset in Your Outdoor Teaching Practice
Jun 01, 2023
23. Small Outdoor Programs Can Make a Big Impact with Laura Delgado from The Montessori Tree
May 30, 2023
22. Inquiry-Based Teaching & Learning Outdoors
May 25, 2023
21. Child-Led Teaching with Rhonda Pollock at the Pollywogs Nature Playschool
May 23, 2023
20. Grow Confidence and Community through Nature
May 18, 2023
19. Keep Kids Muddy with Jess Labbe at the Village Nest Cooperative Nature School
May 16, 2023
18. Imagine If Teaching Outdoors Was The Norm?
May 11, 2023
17. Rethinking Nature Pedagogy in Higher Education with April Zakjo
May 09, 2023
16. Teaching Patience Through Nature Study
May 04, 2023
15. Rooted in Imagination with Clare Nugent from The Ferntop Nature Preschool
May 02, 2023
14. Explore the Temperate Rainforest with Nicole Fravel & the Wildwood Nature School
Apr 25, 2023
13. The Magic of Mud Play
Apr 18, 2023
12. Find Nature in the City with the Toronto Nature School
Apr 11, 2023
11. Get Outdoors with the Outdoor School Shop
Apr 04, 2023
10. Four Outdoor Classroom Garden Types
Mar 28, 2023
9. Literacy Moves Outdoors with Valerie Bang-Jensen
Mar 21, 2023
8. Begin Your Outdoor Classroom with the Child in Mind
Mar 14, 2023
7. Nature Play for the 7 Senses with Jena Jauchius
Mar 06, 2023
6. Five Phases of Teaching Outdoors: A Framework
Feb 28, 2023
5. Mindfulness in the Garden with Jean Skaane
Feb 21, 2023
4. What is Nature Pedagogy?
Feb 14, 2023
3. OUTDOOR CLASSROOM TOUR & TALK: The Hidden Valley Forest School with Bianca Hagen
Feb 07, 2023
2. The Power of Nature-Based Play Outdoors
Feb 07, 2023
1. How Does Nature Impact Young Children's Wellbeing?
Feb 07, 2023
Introducing the Outdoor Classrooms Podcast
Jan 31, 2023