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 Outdoor Gear can make all the difference in the world when kids are invited to play in the Mud. Make sure you get your waterproof on and jump in the mud with 20% off the entire full-price RAIN category at The Outdoor School Shop. Use code: PODCAST at check out.

HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:

In this episode, we are talking about:

• Why MUD PLAY is worth the mess.
• What is Mud Play?
• Why mud play is more than just fun.
• Why do kids love mud?
• What else is happening when children play in the mud, besides getting dirty and building their immune systems?
• How to prepare for Mud Play?
• Mud Play and Mindfulness

MEET VICTORIA:

Founder of Outdoor-Classrooms.com, The Secret Gardens Outdoor Classroom Nature Classes, the Outdoor Classrooms Podcast, and The CIRCLE Membership Community.

The foundation of my work is twofold: to inspire teachers, parents & school communities to make their own outdoor classrooms and to do so on a shoestring budget.

In communicating all the possibilities, I developed a framework for what I call The Five Phases of Teaching Outdoors which can be found in The Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp. To continue these important conversations, I created the Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE Membership Community which includes a toolshed of methods and resources for cultivating Outdoor Classrooms and Nature Based Teaching.

At Outdoor Classrooms, I make it simple, easy, and cost-effective for you to start, develop, and enjoy your own one-of-a-kind outdoor classroom… one that integrates perfectly with your curriculum, outdoor space, and budget.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve had an outdoor classroom for years, here you will find the tools, training, community, and time-tested principles you need to:

• Make and sustain your own one-of-a-kind outdoor classroom on a shoestring budget.
• Gain confidence in your ability to teach outdoors even if you’ve never done it before.
• Know how to keep your students engaged, enthused, and learning well outside…in rain, snow, or sun.
• Get new inspiration, ideas, and resources for what, where, when, why, and how to teach outdoors.
• Experience more joy and a deep sense of satisfaction as you watch your students become more curious, engaged, and excited about what they’re learning.

CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:

• FREE Seedling Newsletter
• WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.com
• EMAIL: [email protected]
• Instagram: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/
• Facebook: Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

• The Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE Membership
• The Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp
• Seeds of Inspiration for Outdoor Learning Card Deck