How Outdoor Education Elevates Student Learning Experiences 💯♻

Hey teachers and parents - this interview is for you if 

• You’ve been considering adding more outdoor learning to your day

• You love the idea of connecting kids more with nature

• You have been thinking about starting your own business

 

Introduction

In this episode, we are talking to Lauren MacLean,, a primary school teacher who started her own consulting business to help teachers learn how to integrate outdoor learning into their daily routine. I can’t wait for her to tell you about her Teach Outdoors philosophy as well as her children’s book, Me and My Sit Spot.

 

Hi Lauren! Thank you so much for being here

 

Please tell us a bit about your background in education and how you got to where you are today.

 

Topic 1: Teach Outdoors

1. I know you consider yourself to be an ‘outdoor educator’ within the public school setting. Did your book inspire your professional development workshop or vice versa? 

 

1. How do you incorporate teaching outdoors into your daily routine and what changes have you noticed in your students?

 

1. Can you give us an example of and activity you’ve used recently? Bird watching (addition and subtraction), puddle play. 

 

1. At the moment, I know you do workshops in BC (Alberta and Ontario - I travel throughout different parts of Canada), but how could a teacher try to implement this if they were further away?

 

1. What would you say to a parent who finds it challenging to see this as academic and thinks it’s just playing?

 

1. What are some of the social-emotional improvements you’ve noticed?

Topic 2: The business

 

1. What is the big-picture vision for your business? To meet new people and help them along their journey - whatever their goals are. 

 

1. What were some of the fears or challenges you had to overcome in the beginning? Organization and bookkeeping

 

1. What advice would you give a teacher who was thinking of starting their own business? Start small

Final Thoughts

Where is the best place to find you online? IG: @teachoutdoors.ca 

Are there any books you would recommend for personal or professional development? Walking Curriculum by Dr. Gillian Judson

How do you move yourself from a negative mindset into a positive mindset? Goal Setting!

What is one thing you do to keep yourself calm when things get chaotic? Go for a walk, play with my kids, coloring

What 3 things are you grateful for today? Time to reflect, on family, and balance in life.

 

Thank you, Lauren!

I’m so grateful that you came on the show today and I appreciate you for your dedication to helping teachers think about teaching in a new way. If we could implement this around the world, it would make such a difference!  I wish you incredible success and prosperity as you move forward.

Please visit this website: https://teachoutdoors.ca/

 

Dive into the transformative realm where the classroom expands beyond four walls, embracing the boundless wonders of nature. "The Impact of Outdoor Education on Student Learning" delves deep into the profound influence that outdoor experiences wield on educational outcomes. Through immersive exploration, this enlightening discourse unveils the intricate ways in which outdoor education ignites curiosity, fosters experiential learning, and cultivates a deeper connection to the natural world.

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🌟 So in this episode, we are talking to Lauren MacLean, a primary school teacher who started her own consulting business to help teachers learn how to integrate outdoor learning into their daily routine. I can’t wait for her to tell you about her Teach Outdoors philosophy as well as her children’s book, Me and My Sit Spot.🚀📚

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