6. 5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching in Nature
Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families · Victoria Zablocki, Elementary Teacher turned Outdoor Educator
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Show Notes
If you've considered teaching outside but you're worried about safety, make sure to listen to this episode. I cover 5 outdoor education safety tips to help ease your mind and get you prepared for the upcoming school year.
After 8 years of teaching outside, it all boils down to these 5 things. Listen in as we talk about:
- Preparing your outdoor space
- Using natural boundaries
- Setting up safety expectations and rules
- Instructing your students to use the bathroom before going outside
- Using a trail bag
Resources mentioned 💚
- Outdoor Education: How to Use Nature to Improve Your Science Studies
- Episode 2 - Outdoor Learning Environment: 3 Things to Plan for Back to School
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