EPISODE 175| Discover the transformative power of implementing outdoor education in homeschooling. Delve into the profound benefits of homeschooling for families, exploring how it nurtures personalized learning experiences. Our guest, a former teacher with a PhD in education policy, sheds light on the crucial role of outdoor education in homeschooling, emphasizing its ability to foster connections with nature and community. From discussing a new curriculum box tailored for outdoor education to sharing insights on effective teaching methods and hands-on learning using real-world problems, this episode equips homeschooling parents with invaluable tools to enrich their children's education. Tune in to learn how to teach science, and outdoor skills, and connect deeply with nature, creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences for homeschoolers.

ABOUT OUR GUEST | Rob Vagi is a homeschooling dad with almost 20 years of education experience including classroom teaching and education research. He also runs Wilder Outdoor Academy which provides outdoor education experiences that equip and inspire families to have great outdoor adventures. You can learn more by tuning into the Wilder Outdoors Podcast  (available on all major podcast providers) or by visiting www.wilderoutdooracademy.com.

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Implementing outdoor education in homeschooling with a former teacher and PhD in education policy. (0:04)

Homeschooling and its benefits for families. (2:46)

Outdoor education and homeschooling with a focus on connecting with nature and community. (8:17)

Outdoor education for homeschoolers, including a new curriculum box. (14:34)

Outdoor activities with kids, emphasizing the importance of clear goals and fun experiences. (19:25)

Outdoor learning and teaching methods for homeschool parents. (22:43)

Using nature and real-world problems for hands-on learning. (27:42)

Teaching science and outdoor skills to homeschoolers. (33:10)

Outdoor education and connecting with nature. (39:12)

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