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HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:

In this episode, we are talking with Nicole Fravel, founder, and owner of The Wildwood Nature School. The focus of this important conversation centers around exploring the Temperate Rainforest with children.

• How Nicole transitioned from a Hybrid (indoor/outdoor)Program to an All-Outdoors Program.
• Tips for using the Forest as your Outdoor Classroom
• Looking at how to use fallen trees as a climbing structure in Nature School
• How Nicole went from Classroom Teacher to Founder of the Wildwood Nature School
• Understanding the essence of a child-Led program in the Forest.

MEET NICOLE FRAVEL:

Nicole Dravillas Fravel is the founder and lead teacher of Wildwood Nature School. She holds a Masters in Education from Stanford University and has 30 years of experience in the early childhood field, including as a public school kindergarten teacher, museum educator, and curriculum writer. For the past 13 years, she has operated a forest preschool in Portland, Oregon. Ms. Dravillas Fravel shares the joys and benefits of nature preschool through Wildwood Teaching workshops and videos.

WILDWOOD NATURE SCHOOL:

Wildwood Nature School opened its doors to its first group of preschoolers in September 2010 and has since gained a respected reputation as a place for experiential learning and childhood at the pace nature provides.

CONNECT WITH NICOLE FRAVEL:

• EMAIL: [email protected]
• WEBSITE: www.wildwoodnatureschool.com
• WILDWOOD TEACHING: hub.wildwoodteaching.com

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OUTDOOR CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

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