Teach Outdoors
Teach Outdoors is a podcast show that explores the benefits and challenges of bringing learning outside of the traditional classroom setting. Topics range from the science behind the benefits of outdoor learning to practical tips for incorporating outdoor activities into lesson plans. Whether you're a teacher looking to enhance your students' learning experience or simply someone who loves spending time in nature with your kids, Teach Outdoors is the podcast for you. Tune in every month to expand your knowledge and be inspired to take your teaching outside!
Episodes
55 episodes
Growing Green Spaces: School Gardens with Ease featuring Leila Mireskandari
Welcome back to Teach Outdoors, the podcast that inspires educators to take learning outside! In this episode, we chat with Leila Mireskandari, a Gardening Coach for teachers, founder of Kids Growing City, and host of the School Ga...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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55:29
Outdoor Literacy: Bringing Reading and Writing to Life in Nature
Welcome back to the Teach Outdoors podcast! I’m Lauren, and today we’re diving into Outdoor Literacy—exploring ways to take reading and writing outside to deepen students' connection with nature while enhancing their literacy skills. I...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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21:46
The Power of Play: How Free Play in Nature Builds Foundational Skills
In this episode of Teach Outdoors, “The Power of Play: How Free Play in Nature Builds Foundational Skills,” we explore the incredible impact of outdoor free play on students of all ages. Often thought of as a preschool or kindergarten ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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15:30
Autumn Leaf Art
Here's the updated description with a paragraph about the key leaf activities:Welcome to Season 3 of the Teach Outdoors Podcast! I'm your host, Lauren, and I'm thrilled to bring you new and exciting ways to support your outdoor le...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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16:39
Nature as Your Teacher with Kyra Stephenson
In this episode of the Teach Outdoors podcast, we feature Kyra Stephenson, who serves as a Nature-Based Learning Coach at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy School #12 within the Rochester City School District. Kyra has successfully integrated a comp...
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51:55
Moss and lichen Unveiled: Nature's Tiny Wonders
Welcome to Moss and Lichen Unveiled: Nature’s Tiny Wonders Podcast! Join your host, Lauren MacLean, on a captivating journey into the enchanting realm of moss and lichen. Inspired by Henry David Thoreau's poetic musings, Lauren invites...
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13:39
Exploring the Fungal Frontier: A Deep Dive into the World of Mushrooms
Join us on today's episode as we delve into the fascinating world of mushrooms and fungi with our special guest, Carly Eirikson, Vice-Principal of a local school district in British Columbia, Canada.Carly shares her incredible journey w...
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46:08
Bugging Out: Students Dive into the Fascinating World of Insects
In this episode of Teach Outdoors with Lauren MacLean, we embark on an enthralling exploration of the insect world, inspired by E.O. Wilson's timeless quote, "Every kid has a bug period. I never grew out of mine." Join us as we delve into the c...
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17:03
Leaves Under Investigation: A Close-Up Study
In this episode of Teach Outdoors, join host Lauren MacLean for a cozy exploration of leaves in "Leaves Under Investigation: A Close-Up Study." Dive into the spontaneous adventures of leaf inquiries, where students jump into piles, create leaf ...
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12:29
Explorers in the Breeze: Students Investigating the Secrets of Wind
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9:10
Seasonal Transformations: A Year of Student Investigations
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14:52
Tech and Nature: Bridging the Gap in Education with Dr. Phil
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26:10
Empowering Education: Unleashing the Potential of Outdoor Learning with David Hawker-Budlovsky
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33:41
Frosty Adventures: Students Exploring the Wonders of Winter
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8:38
The Hidden Potential of Documentation in our Outdoor Classroom
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16:19
Nature's Symphony: Exploring the Beauty and Importance of Biodiversity
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14:01
Rainy Adventures: Splish, Splash, Learn Outside!
In this episode of Teach Outdoors, we delve into a rainy week of explorations. Join us as we discuss how we prepared for the rain, what we noticed on a rainy autumn nature walk, and the math and science activities we engaged in.First, we...
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15:56
How Does She Do It?! Great Outdoor Learning Tips from Maxine Panchuk!
Nature Classroom Podcast Series: A paid podcast series that includes 6 episodes ranging from how to set up your nature routines, expectations, math connect...
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33:25
Discover Wild Learning with Rachel Tidd
Our guest today is Rachel Tidd, the author of Wild Learning: Practical Ideas for Bringing Teaching Outdoors and the Wild Math® and Reading Curriculums®. Today’s episode dives into the connections between nature and curriculum. Not o...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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33:25
Cultivating Green Thumbs: An Outdoor Teacher's Planting Day!
Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast where we feature inspiring stories of educators who are passionate about taking learning beyond the four walls of the classroom. In today’s episode we have a special guest with us, James Matthews, is...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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37:41
How to Overcome Springtime Challenges
Today’s episode is all about overcoming springtime challenges, especially when it comes to allergen season. I don’t know about you, but my eyes are watery and itchy, even my ears are itchy! That doesn’t stop us from getting outside to explore, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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12:47
My Biggest Classroom Gardening Fears
Our school recently installed 6 garden beds! How amazing and terrifying all at the same time :) I have never been shy to speak about what I struggle with and I hope this helps other educators and families see that it's ok to be nervous abou...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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12:28
Teach Outdoors: Top Tips for Getting Outside
Welcome to the first episode of Season 2! What used to be called Mentoring Nature Connections is now called Teach Outdoors. Thank you to everyone who completed the survey on how I can best tailor this podcast to your needs. I'm ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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13:42
Cloud Explorations
When it comes to teaching students outdoors, there are few activities more meaningful than noticing and observing clouds. Often dismissed as mundane, clouds are surprisingly complex and stimulate creative thinking, real-time problem solving, se...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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8:19
November Explorations: Comparing Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir
My class of grade 1 and 2 learners have continued our routine of being outdoors every day, ranging from 30 minutes up to almost 2 hours. The last few weeks we have been noticing how many different types of trees we have on our school grou...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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10:20