Breaking into the Playground
The outdoor learning podcast that is removing barriers to learning for thousands of children all across the world and empowering teachers with confidence, skills, ideas and resources.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 20
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
with Patrick Boxall from Queen Margaret University
with Eilidh Malcom from Outdoor Woodland Learning Scotland
In this conversation, Eilidh Malcolm from OWL Scotland discusses her extensive background in outdoor learning and the importance of connecting children with nature. She highlights the role of OWL gro…
Exploring the Green Man Story
In this episode of the Breaking Into the Playground podcast, host Carol Murdoch explores the enchanting world of outdoor storytelling. She discusses how nature enhances storytelling, making it immers…
with Paul Kendall from Wild Things
In this podcast, Carol Murdoch interviews Paul Kendall from Wild Things, an environmental education charity in Scotland. They discuss Paul's journey into environmental education, the work Wild Things…
with Natalie Don-Innes MSP
This conversation explores the significance of outdoor learning in Scotland, discussing its benefits for children, staff, and families. It addresses barriers to access, the importance of engaging par…
with Dawn Ewan of Mucky Boots
In this episode of the Breaking Into the Playground podcast, host Carol Murdoch speaks with Dawn from Mucky Boots about the importance of outdoor learning and its impact on mental health. Dawn shares…
Planning for Outdoor Learning in the Next Academic Year
As the academic year comes to an end, it's time to start thinking about how to support outdoor learning in the next academic year. Outdoor learning has numerous benefits for both students and teacher…
with Calum Wright, the Fresh Air Teacher
with Head Teacher Elaine Milne
with Ian Menzies from Education Scotland
Ian Menzies from Education Scotland discusses his journey in education and his passion for outdoor learning. He highlights the importance of preparing children for engagement with the world and the r…
With Cameron Sprague from Stramash
Summary
Cameron discusses his journey with Stramash, an outdoor nursery in Scotland, highlighting the lows, like the devastating storm and fire the experience to the highs and benefits of outdoor lear…
with Judy Duncan
Judy Duncan, a teacher with a passion for outdoor learning, shares her journey and experiences. She discovered the benefits of outdoor learning when she took her primary six class outside for short p…
Getting Outside with P7 in the Summer Term
with Juliet Robertson
Juliet Robertson, an education consultant specializing in learning and play outdoors, shares her journey with acute myeloid leukemia and the importance of open conversations about death. She emphasiz…
Empowering You Outdoors
In this conversation, Carol discusses her experience with hay fever and shares her top tips for managing it while working outdoors. In the second part of the conversation, Carol recommends the book '…
From America to Aberdeenshire
From Indoor Spaces to Outdoor Places
From Ancient Greece to Glencoe; when theories combine with practice
From Woods to Concrete Jungle; How All Outdoor Areas Have Their Pros and Cons
Step into the realm of outdoor education with Carol Murdoch as she unpacks the intricacies of playground learning in this captivating podcast episode. Explore the contrasting landscapes of woodland, …
