Outdoor Classrooms Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 165
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
24. Fostering a Growth Mindset in Your Outdoor Teaching Practice
Before we dive into our Author Series this month, today we are priming our outdoor teaching practice with a discussion about fostering a growth mindset.
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:
In th…
23. Small Outdoor Programs Can Make a Big Impact with Laura Delgado from The Montessori Tree
This entire month we talking about Teaching and Learning Outdoors. In this episode, we are talking with Laura Delgado from the Montessori Tree.
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:
- Transitioning …
22. Inquiry-Based Teaching & Learning Outdoors
This entire month we talking about Teaching & Learning Outdoors. In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning Outdoors.
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:…
21. Child-Led Teaching with Rhonda Pollock at the Pollywogs Nature Playschool
This entire month we talking about Teaching and Learning Outdoors. In this episode, we are talking with Rhonda Pollock from the Pollywogs Nature Playschool
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:
- Wha…
20. Grow Confidence and Community through Nature
This entire month we talking about Teaching & Learning Outdoors. In this episode, we are asking the question, "What makes a confident child?"
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:
In this mini-ep…
19. Keep Kids Muddy with Jess Labbe at the Village Nest Cooperative Nature School
This entire month we talking about Teaching and Learning Outdoors. In this episode, we are talking with Jessica Labbe from the Village Nest Cooperative Nature School.
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS E…
18. Imagine If Teaching Outdoors Was The Norm?
This entire month we talking about Teaching & Learning Outdoors. In this episode, we are asking the question, "What If?" and "Imagine."
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:
In this mini-episode, …
17. Rethinking Nature Pedagogy in Higher Education with April Zakjo
This entire month we talking about Teaching and Learning Outdoors.
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:
In this episode, we are talking with April Zakjo, founder of April's Teaching Tree and facu…
16. Teaching Patience Through Nature Study
This entire month we talking about Teaching & Learning Outdoors. In this episode, we are talking about how Nature Study can inspire patience, wonder, curiosity, and joy.
"Adopt the pace of nature; he…
15. Rooted in Imagination with Clare Nugent from The Ferntop Nature Preschool
This entire month we talking about Teaching and Learning Outdoors.
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:
In this episode, we are talking with Clare Nugent, founder, and owner of Ferntop Nature Pre…
14. Explore the Temperate Rainforest with Nicole Fravel & the Wildwood Nature School
This entire month we talking about Getting Outdoors. We are also collaborating with The Outdoor School Shop! Are you looking for Outdoor Gear? Check out the Outdoor School Shop for all you need to ke…
13. The Magic of Mud Play
This entire month we talking about Getting Outdoors. In this episode, we are talking about MUD which also makes it the perfect time to be collaborating with The Outdoor School Shop! The proper Outdoo…
12. Find Nature in the City with the Toronto Nature School
This entire month we talking about Getting Outdoors. We are also collaborating with The Outdoor School Shop! Are you looking for Outdoor Gear? Check out the Outdoor School Shop for all you need to ke…
11. Get Outdoors with the Outdoor School Shop
This month we talking about Getting Outdoors and collaborating with The Outdoor School Shop.
"There's no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing."
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISO…
10. Four Outdoor Classroom Garden Types
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:
This month we have been exploring the Infrastructure of an Outdoor Classroom. In this episode, we dig into how to design your outdoor space using the Four Typ…
9. Literacy Moves Outdoors with Valerie Bang-Jensen
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:
MEET VALERIE:
Valerie Bang-Jensen is a Professor of Education at Saint Michael's College, where she has earned the college’s Rathgeb Teaching Award. She recei…
8. Begin Your Outdoor Classroom with the Child in Mind
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:
I am often asked by directors, " We want to transform our outdoor space and move all our educators into a model of teaching outdoors. Where the heck do we sta…
7. Nature Play for the 7 Senses with Jena Jauchius
BUCKLE UP AS WE TRAVEL TO FIND "SEEDS OF INSPIRATION" FROM OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Each month, we visit a new Outdoor Classroom and celebrate the power and purpose of Teaching Gardens.…
6. Five Phases of Teaching Outdoors: A Framework
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:
Today we are going to look at The Five Phases of Teaching Outdoors and how to use this Framework as a guide.
TOPICS COVERED:
- Phase 1: Infrastructure
- Phase 2: G…
5. Mindfulness in the Garden with Jean Skaane
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:
Today we are going to talk about mindfulness, intentions when creating a curriculum, and how to use children's books for inspiration.
TOPICS COVERED:
- How Jean…