This week we venture beyond the traditional classroom with Victoria Hackett from Outdoor Classrooms, an expert in weaving nature, play, and purpose into everyday teaching. With over a decade of experience championing outdoor education, Victoria shares how learning gardens and nature-based activities can do wonders for student wellbeing, regulation, and overa ... Show More
Oct 4
155. Why Handwriting Still Matters in Math (and 5 Ways to Use It)
In a world of screens and devices, handwriting can feel a bit old-school. But the research keeps landing on the same thing: when students physically write, they process, organise and remember more. In this episode we’re making the case for keeping the pencil in your math lessons, ... Show More
23m 53s
Sep 20
153. We Asked an 11-Year-Old What Teachers REALLY Need to Know
What do our students really think about the way we teach?We spend so much time planning lessons, building relationships and trying to create classrooms where every child can thrive. But sometimes, the best thing we can do is simply ask a kid what they think. So, that’s exactly wh ... Show More
16m 30s
Sep 2022
Our Montessori Garden with Becky
<p><em>Today we are thrilled to introduce our guest, Becky, who runs a beautifully brilliant Instagram page called Our Montessori Garden. In a short time, she imparts a massive amount of information about how and why to extend the philosophy outdoors; whether that be your back ya ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 2023
[Episode 80] Heart-Centered Approaches to Teaching and Learning (w/Regyna Curtis & Dr. Adrienne MacIain)
By taking a heart-centered approach to teaching and embracing intuition as a part of learning, we can become better educators and help our students think outside of the box. Join Dr. Wendy Amato, Dr. Adrienne MacIain, and Regyna Curtis as they talk about how we can make subtle ch ... Show More
21m 48s
Aug 2021
The Teacher Series | Becky Myers-Pollock, Primary
In this fifth episode of The Teacher Series, Rachel talks with Becky about running an all-day, all-year primary program, the importance of practical life, and the importance of taking time away from the classroom to reset. Join us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmonte ... Show More
36m 59s
Mar 2024
Deep Ecology with Ivy Yan
How can we help our learners connect to nature with their heads, hearts, and hands? Abril sits down with Ivy Yan, a sought-after holistic education practitioner, and they dive into a discussion of Deep Ecology and how it can be woven into modern-day learning.
17m 11s