92. Seven Tips to Harvest a Connection to the Natural World
Outdoor Classrooms Podcast · Victoria Hackett, M.Ed: Learning Gardens and Nature Based Curriculum
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (episodes.captivate.fm) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
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
CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:
- WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.com
- EMAIL: [email protected]
- Instagram: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/
- Facebook: Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM RESOURCES:
- The Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE Membership
- The Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp
- Seeds of Inspiration for Outdoor Learning Card Deck
- FREE PDF Library of Nature-Based Children's Books & Weekly Seedling News
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.
Mentioned in this episode:
Exploring Nature in Spring Masterclass
Exploring Nature in Spring Masterclass (receive all 4 seasonal courses when you enroll!): https://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/exploring-nature-in-spring-masterclass/