Best Nature Based Curriculum Podcasts (2024)

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108: Unlock the Secrets of Summer Teaching Gardens: FREE 5-Day LIVE Event 12:41

2d ago12:41

12:41

Episode Summary Welcome to an exciting episode of Outdoor Classroom Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to announce a special opportunity for all garden enthusiasts, educators, and nature lovers. Join us for the "Unlock the Secret of Summer Teaching Gardens" - a FREE 5-Day LIVE Event designed to immerse you and your children in the beauty and wisdom of …

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Deepening Relationships with your Child 38:49

7d ago38:49

38:49

Join hosts Alexandra Dutton and Rachel Turtledove for a wonderful discussion with Todd Sarner, MFT, about how to deepen your relationship with your child. Todd shares ways to connect with a child after a separation (like being apart all day with work and school) as well as why some children will seemingly reject you or your overtures of support and…

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Moonbeams of Mahamudra, Part 2, Class #4 1:47:01

8d ago1:47:01

1:47:01

By Derek Kolleeny

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107: Outdoor Classroom CIRCLE Book Club: #2 Balanced and Barefoot by Angela Hanscom 10:54

9d ago10:54

10:54

Have you heard? I have just announced our second Outdoor Classroom’s 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. Bu…

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Moonbeams of Mahamudra, Part 2, Class #3 1:38:39

14d ago1:38:39

1:38:39

By Derek Kolleeny

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95: Hunger 4:47

21d ago4:47

4:47

By Calla Rose Ostrander & Kori Stanton

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Moonbeams of Mahamudra, Part 2, Class #2 1:36:36

22d ago1:36:36

1:36:36

By Derek Kolleeny

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106: Tuning in to Outdoor Play with Meagan Duncan from Connected Kids Thrive 35:04

23d ago35:04

35:04

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 MEAG…

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94: A Digression on Phosphorus 5:45

30d ago5:45

5:45

By Calla Rose Ostrander & Kori Stanton

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Moonbeams of Mahamudra, Part 2, Class #1 1:38:28

29d ago1:38:28

1:38:28

By Derek Kolleeny

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May 2024 Mahamudra Practice Day 1:57:24

1M ago1:57:24

1:57:24

By Derek Kolleeny

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A Family's Role in Anti-Bias Education 24:06

1M ago24:06

24:06

Dorothy and Alex return to a topic from our first podcast: Anti-Bias Education. They talk with Shaquam Edwards, who is part of the early education faculty at the College of Marin. She discusses the role families can play in exploring culture, diversity, and equity. She shares activities families can do together to learn about each other, as well as…

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93: Mid-May Snowpack 6:19

1M ago6:19

6:19

By Calla Rose Ostrander & Kori Stanton

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105: Equitable Access to Nature: Breaking Barriers with Mandy Slavik from the Boston Outdoor Preschool Network 41:31

1M ago41:31

41:31

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 mo…

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Moonbeams of Mahamudra, Class #12 1:44:16

1M ago1:44:16

1:44:16

By Derek Kolleeny

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104: Releasing the Artist Within: A Children's Outdoor Art Show with Laura Delgado from The Montessori Tree 41:03

1M ago41:03

41:03

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 stra…

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92: Ode to Spring Rain 3:49

2M ago3:49

3:49

Photo by: Kori StantonBy Calla Rose Ostrander & Kori Stanton

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Moonbeams of Mahamudra, Class #11 1:43:02

2M ago1:43:02

1:43:02

By Derek Kolleeny

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103: The Future of Outdoor Learning: Adapting to Change 11:49

2M ago11:49

11:49

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 Time Why does it lack? The response from the students The anticipation of out-of-control behavior Absence of…

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Nature-Based Education: An Introduction to OFS Bayview 10:35

2M ago10:35

10:35

Nature has always been a part of the educational experience at OFS, but our newest campus, OFS Bayview, will take that to a new level! Director Alexandra Dutton is joined by Laura Hislop of St. Luke's, where the Bayview campus is located. Together they talk with Dr. Dorothy Stewart and Bayview director Jackie Buhl about their vision to combine atta…

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102: Revitalizing Tradition: A Journey with The Secret Garden That Feeds 12:43

2M ago12:43

12:43

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 …

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91: Migration & Light Pollution 4:29

2M ago4:29

4:29

By Calla Rose Ostrander & Kori Stanton

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Moonbeams of Mahamudra, Class #10 1:33:52

2M ago1:33:52

1:33:52

By Derek Kolleeny

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101: Therapeutic Forest School: Perspectives on Nature-Based Wellness with Tamara Wineland from AdventureME & Trek Outdoors 40:48

2M ago40:48

40:48

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 a…

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100: One Hundred Episode CELEBRATION!!! 10:32

2M ago10:32

10:32

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 Class…

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90: Spring Foraging 3:26

2M ago3:26

3:26

By Calla Rose Ostrander & Kori Stanton

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Moonbeams of Mahamudra, Class #9 1:39:19

2M ago1:39:19

1:39:19

By Derek Kolleeny

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99: Starting a Nature School with CIRCLE Member Katie Minor from Wonderforest School 29:56

2M ago29:56

29:56

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 clas…

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98: Exploring Nature in Spring: A Masterclass 8:46

2M ago8:46

8:46

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 …

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89: New Moon 3:06

2M ago3:06

3:06

By Calla Rose Ostrander & Kori Stanton

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Moonbeams of Mahamudra, Class #8 1:43:23

2M ago1:43:23

1:43:23

By Derek Kolleeny

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97: Inquiry-Based Learning in an Outdoor Classroom with Edwina Cottino 46:05

2M ago46:05

46:05

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 e…

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April 2024 Mahamudra Practice Day 2:51:12

2M ago2:51:12

2:51:12

By Derek Kolleeny

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96: Five Ways to Introduce Poetry into the Outdoor Classroom 11:10

3M ago11:10

11:10

Nature is a great resource for inspiration, especially when getting children to write. Inspired by Episode #95, today’s 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…

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Moonbeams of Mahamudra, Class #7 1:38:18

3M ago1:38:18

1:38:18

By Derek Kolleeny

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95. Legacy Of Impact: Changing The Face Of Public Education Through Outdoor Classrooms with Jodi Simpson 1:02:41

3M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

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 …

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94: Massachusetts Environmental Education Conference 10:43

3M ago10:43

10:43

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 education sharing our outdoor classroom stories. CO…

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88: Eclipse Season 3:30

3M ago3:30

3:30

By Calla Rose Ostrander & Kori Stanton

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The Importance of Music 16:47

3M ago16:47

16:47

Music plays an important role in all of our lives, and this is especially true for young children. Alexandra Dutton, Judy Haus, and Liza Pevzner discuss ways that music increases language development, memory skills, and motor skills for children. If you aren't a music lover or someone who is comfortable singing, listen to hear ways you can incorpor…

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Moonbeams of Mahamudra, Class #6 1:46:13

3M ago1:46:13

1:46:13

By Derek Kolleeny

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93: Ignite Outdoor Learning & Try Something New Everyday 12:56

3M ago12:56

12:56

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, “You can’t do that!” “You are crazy for even trying!” BUT you go ahead and do it anyway…. Are you an educator thinking about moving your classroom outdoors despite the uncertain and vulnerable feelings of …

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92. Seven Tips to Harvest a Connection to the Natural World 13:24

3M ago13:24

13:24

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 natu…

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87: How A Star Is Born 5:12

3M ago5:12

5:12

By Calla Rose Ostrander & Kori Stanton

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Moonbeams of Mahamudra, Class #5 1:45:25

3M ago1:45:25

1:45:25

By Derek Kolleeny

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91: Connect with Nature in a Disconnected World with Robyn Broudie from Roots 2 Rise 46:30

3M ago46:30

46:30

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 …

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90: Five Steps to Grow Holistic Development, Health and Well-Being in your Outdoor Classroom 15:40

3M ago15:40

15:40

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 bottles 2. Watch less screen time. Send home outdoor activities for famil…

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86: Let's Make It Rain 4:44

3M ago4:44

4:44

By Calla Rose Ostrander & Kori Stanton

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Moonbeams of Mahamudra, Class #4 1:48:30

3M ago1:48:30

1:48:30

By Derek Kolleeny

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89. Explore, Create and Play with Charlotte Ellis from Seasons: A Tour and Talk 37:32

3M ago37:32

37:32

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 importanc…

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88. Plant Seeds of Wonder 13:51

4M ago13:51

13:51

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 t…

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