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
63 episodes
Teaching for All: Making Outdoor Learning Accessible and Inclusive
In this episode of the Teach Outdoors podcast, we explore how outdoor education can foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) with two incredible guests. Camille Simone Edwards, a DEI practitioner with over 14 years of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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55:10
Run Wild With Me: A Creative New Journey
In this episode, I’m sharing some BIG news—I’ve joined the Run Wild My Child Creative Team! I’ve followed them for years, drawn so much inspiration from their work, and now I get to be part of this incredible global community helpi...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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12:58
Seasonal Read-Alouds & Outdoor Explorations
In this episode, we’re diving into one of my favourite ways to connect literacy and outdoor learning—using great books as a springboard for exploration and play. I’ll be sharing some of my go-to seasonal read-alouds along with simple, engaging ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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19:57
Empowering Teachers With Thrive Outside and Author Visits
In this episode of the Teach Outdoors podcast, I’m diving into two exciting topics: the Thrive Outside program and author ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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14:27
Bringing Nature Back to Learning with Monica Wiedel-Lubinski
In this episode, I sit down with Monica Wiedel-Lubinski, a passionate leader in nature-based education. As the founding director of the Association for Nature-Based Education (ANBE) and cofounder of three forest and nature prescho...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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48:10
Snow Much Fun: The Magic of Winter Learning with April Zajko
Welcome to the Teach Outdoors Podcast! I’m your host, Lauren MacLean, and today we’re diving into the magic of winter with special guest April Zajko. Despite it being the end of January and winter feeling a bit delayed in my corner of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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54:19
Go Bags, Big Ideas, and Outdoor Adventures in Elementary Education
In this episode, we’re joined by Maxine Panchuk and Brianna Aubin, two inspiring nature-based elementary school teachers from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Maxine, a kindergarten teacher with a passion for gardening, land-based teachings, and experi...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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47:56
Building Resilience: SEL Strategies in our Outdoor Classroom
In this episode of the Teach Outdoors podcast, we dive into the powerful connection between nature and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). SEL is about nurturing essential skills like self-awareness, managing emotions, building relationsh...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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19:56
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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Season 2
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Episode 19
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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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Season 2
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Episode 18
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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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Season 2
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Episode 17
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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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Season 2
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Episode 16
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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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Season 2
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Episode 15
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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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Season 2
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Episode 13
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14:52
Tech and Nature: Bridging the Gap in Education with Dr. Phil
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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26:10
Empowering Education: Unleashing the Potential of Outdoor Learning with David Hawker-Budlovsky
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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33:41
Frosty Adventures: Students Exploring the Wonders of Winter
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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8:38
The Hidden Potential of Documentation in our Outdoor Classroom
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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16:19
Nature's Symphony: Exploring the Beauty and Importance of Biodiversity
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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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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Season 2
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Episode 7
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15:56