{"podcast":{"title":"Outdoor Classrooms Podcast","slug":"outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268","podcast_index_feed_id":6002268,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/outdoor-classrooms/","website_url":"https://outdoor-classrooms.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/63f9167c-dd66-442d-8741-51a04e0d9b0e/i1mGZ-pPDKY5GkUEV2DRQU-d.jpg","author":"Victoria Hackett, M.Ed: Learning Gardens and Nature Based Curriculum","episode_count":200,"summary":"The Outdoor Classrooms Podcast is the podcast for teachers and parents and anyone interested in cultivating learning gardens and nature-based curricula for children. It’s 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. You’ll 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.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268"},"episode":{"title":"178: Wintering Well: What Children Need Most in a Season of Stillness","slug":"178-wintering-well-what-children-need-most-in-a-season-of-stillness","published_at":"2025-12-23T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/178-wintering-well-what-children-need-most-in-a-season-of-stillness","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268","url":"https://outdoor-classrooms.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ff3326ed-09c0-4643-bf07-3bf82f707c87.mp3","summary":"Winter is often seen as a season to endure—but what if it’s actually a season that gives? In this episode of the Outdoor Classrooms Podcast, Victoria Hackett explores how winter can support children’s development, emotional regulation, and creativity, while also offering adults a chance to slow down, recalibrate, and reconnect with the natural rhythms of the world.   We’ll talk about: The state of childhood today and how screens and busy schedules have disconnected children from the seasons. What nature teaches us about winter and the importance of slowing down. How embracing winter benefits children’s resilience, creativity, and emotional well-being. Why adults benefit from leaning into the season too—and how modeling curiosity matters. A simple winter philosophy for educators and parents: dress well, notice more, slow down, and follow the children. If you’re ready to move beyond winter survival and embrace it as a partner in learning, this episode is for you. 🎓 Go Deeper with the Exploring Nature in Winter Masterclass If this episode inspires you, you can explore winter more intentionally through our Exploring Nature in Winter Masterclass , opening January 2. The first LIVE session is January 8 from 7:00–8:00 pm EST. This four-week course is part of our Seasonal Masterclass Bundle—buy one and get all four seasonal courses—or as part of the Outdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification Program. Resources & Links: Exploring Nature in Winter Masterclass Outdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification Program Follow & Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/ Facebook: Outdoor Classrooms Website: www.outdoor-classrooms.com Key Takeaways: Winter is not a dead season—it’s regenerative and full of learning opportunities. Children need stillness, sen…","meta_description":"Winter is often seen as a season to endure—but what if it’s actually a season that gives? In this episode of the Outdoor Classrooms Podcast, Victoria Hack…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":826,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/episodes/178-wintering-well-what-children-need-most-in-a-season-of-stillness/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/178-wintering-well-what-children-need-most-in-a-season-of-stillness.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}