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Jena Ponti Jauchius
Jena's Website
Jena is an internationally-recognized landscape architect, nature play expert, and the Founder of N is for Nature Play. Jena has spent her 24+ year career designing sensory-rich, nature-filled play, learning, and therapeutic environments for kids of all ages and abilities. She specializes in designing supportive environments for all kids, including those with autism and other neurodiversities. In addition to design, Jena loves teaching parents, early childhood professionals, and educators how to reconnect with their own senses and create tailored multi-sensory natural play and learning spaces to grow their children’s unique bodies, minds, and spirits.
Jena's Facebook page
@nisfornatureplay on Instagram
Jena on YouTube
A gift from our guest:
Book a free 30-minute call with me to talk about the potential for creating a sensory-based play and learning space at their home or co-op space
https://calendly.com/nisfornatureplay/sensory-rich-nature-play-chat
Join us for a delightful conversation with Jena Ponti Jauchius, a renowned landscape architect and nature play expert, as she unravels the importance of sensory-rich environments for children. Jenna emphasizes that creating supportive spaces can significantly enhance children's experiences, particularly for those with autism and other neurodiverse needs.
With over 24 years of expertise, she shares practical tips for parents on how to reconnect with their senses and foster environments where kids can thrive, play, and explore. From building sensory gardens to integrating nature into everyday activities, Jenna inspires us to embrace messiness and creativity in our homes. This episode is a treasure trove of insights on how to nurture not just children’s growth but also our own well-being through the magic of nature and play.
Sponsored by Vibrant Family Education - creating Happy, Healthy and Successful kids
[email protected] or Kristina Heagh-Avritt on Facebook
Support Bringing Education Home
Copyright 2025 Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt
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By Kristina & Herb Heagh-AvrittJena Ponti Jauchius
Jena's Website
Jena is an internationally-recognized landscape architect, nature play expert, and the Founder of N is for Nature Play. Jena has spent her 24+ year career designing sensory-rich, nature-filled play, learning, and therapeutic environments for kids of all ages and abilities. She specializes in designing supportive environments for all kids, including those with autism and other neurodiversities. In addition to design, Jena loves teaching parents, early childhood professionals, and educators how to reconnect with their own senses and create tailored multi-sensory natural play and learning spaces to grow their children’s unique bodies, minds, and spirits.
Jena's Facebook page
@nisfornatureplay on Instagram
Jena on YouTube
A gift from our guest:
Book a free 30-minute call with me to talk about the potential for creating a sensory-based play and learning space at their home or co-op space
https://calendly.com/nisfornatureplay/sensory-rich-nature-play-chat
Join us for a delightful conversation with Jena Ponti Jauchius, a renowned landscape architect and nature play expert, as she unravels the importance of sensory-rich environments for children. Jenna emphasizes that creating supportive spaces can significantly enhance children's experiences, particularly for those with autism and other neurodiverse needs.
With over 24 years of expertise, she shares practical tips for parents on how to reconnect with their senses and foster environments where kids can thrive, play, and explore. From building sensory gardens to integrating nature into everyday activities, Jenna inspires us to embrace messiness and creativity in our homes. This episode is a treasure trove of insights on how to nurture not just children’s growth but also our own well-being through the magic of nature and play.
Sponsored by Vibrant Family Education - creating Happy, Healthy and Successful kids
[email protected] or Kristina Heagh-Avritt on Facebook
Support Bringing Education Home
Copyright 2025 Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt