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Outdoor Classrooms PodcastCultivate Learning Gardens and Nature-Based Curriculum Author: Victoria Hackett, M.Ed: Learning Gardens and Nature Based Curriculum
The Outdoor Classrooms Podcast is the podcast for teachers and parents and anyone interested in cultivating learning gardens and nature-based curricula for children. Its a show that will help you transform your outdoor space and will offer seeds of inspiration for playful learning outdoors. Each week, Victoria Hackett and her guests will share tips and actionable strategies that you will need in order to set in motion, manage and grow your Outdoor Classroom. Youll learn how to implement the 5 Phases of Teaching Outdoors, all while providing a new way of learning for your children! Studies have shown that children who learn outdoors in all seasons develop a sense of self, independence, confidence, creativity, decision-making, problem-solving skills, empathy towards others, motor skills, self-discipline, and initiative. Victoria Hackett is the founder of Outdoor-Classrooms.com, The CIRCLE Membership community, and The Secret Gardens Demonstration Outdoor Classroom. You can follow her on Instagram and Facebook. To learn more, head on over to our virtual playground at outdoor-classrooms.com. Language: en Genres: Courses, Education, How To Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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179: Setting Goals for the New Year in Your Outdoor Classroom Using the Four Types of Teaching Gardens
Tuesday, 30 December, 2025
Using the Four Types of Teaching GardensIn this episode, Victoria guides educators through an inspiring and actionable journey of setting meaningful New Year goals for their Outdoor Classroom using the Four Types of Teaching Gardens:Gardens that FeedGardens that Attract WildlifeGardens for Art and BeautyGardens as Outdoor Learning StationsBuilding on the reflective questions shared in the latest Seedling News PDF, this episode brings those prompts to life—helping you turn reflection into a clear, garden-centered plan for the year ahead. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:🌱 Why goal-setting mattersHow intention, not perfection, shapes a thriving Outdoor Classroom.🥕 How to develop goals for Gardens that FeedIdeas for edible planting, cultural foods, composting, and hands-on culinary rituals for kids.🦋 Ways to invite more wildlife into your spaceTips for creating habitat, expanding native plantings, and supporting children as citizen scientists.🎨 How to cultivate beauty, creativity, and art outdoorsFrom color gardens to nature looms, this segment explores aesthetic and sensory-rich garden features that nurture imagination.🔍 How to strengthen your Outdoor Learning StationsPractical strategies for evolving your mud kitchen, literacy areas, STEM zones, and sensory spaces.🗂 How to build a simple, seasonal action planVictoria walks you through choosing ONE goal for each garden type—and spreading those steps across winter and spring.Reflection Questions Featured:What do you want your outdoor classroom to become this year?Which plants, wildlife, art elements, or learning stations most engaged children last season?What do you want children to feel, experience, and discover in each garden area?What support or structure will help you bring your goals to life?Resources Mentioned:Seedling News Reflective PDF – Use it alongside this episode to map out your yearThe Four Types of Teaching Gardens Framework: Learn more in our Outdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification ProgramCIRCLE Membership Community – For educators ready to grow deeper and connect with others on the same journeyJoin the Community:Want to continue the conversation, access our workshop library, or collaborate with like-minded educators?👉
