{"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":"190: Growing Wins: Celebrating Success in the Outdoor Classroom","slug":"190-growing-wins-celebrating-success-in-the-outdoor-classroom","published_at":"2026-03-17T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/190-growing-wins-celebrating-success-in-the-outdoor-classroom","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268","url":"https://outdoor-classrooms.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5c77c074-d555-42ed-ba39-c16731b40b04.mp3","summary":"Growing Wins: Celebrating Success in the Outdoor Classroom In this episode, we explore the importance of celebrating our wins—big and small—and why pausing to acknowledge accomplishments can transform the way we approach life, learning, and growth. Drawing inspiration from outdoor classrooms, we reflect on how children celebrate curiosity, effort, and discovery, and how we can do the same in our own lives. From submitting a major project to noticing small everyday successes, celebration fuels motivation, joy, and self-confidence. Join me as we uncover practical ways to mark your achievements, connect with nature, and create intentional moments of recognition. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why celebration is essential for personal growth, resilience, and joy. Lessons from outdoor classrooms: how children naturally celebrate small successes—and what we can learn from them. Practical ways to celebrate wins, including reflection, rituals, shared joy, and connecting with nature. Fun and inspiring stories from outdoor classrooms and personal experiences. Reflection exercises to help you honor your accomplishments every day. Listener Takeaways / Reflection Prompts: Think of one win—big or small—that you haven’t fully celebrated yet. How does it feel to acknowledge it? Create a simple ritual to mark your achievements, like planting a “win seed” in your outdoor classroom or journaling a moment of pride. Share a success with someone else to amplify the joy. Quote to Inspire You: \"Every plant in a garden gets sunlight, water, and attention. Every win in your life deserves the same.\" Celebrate with us and learn how pausing to honor progress can cultivate growth, joy, and resilience in your own life. Join the Outdoor Classrooms Community: Want to continue the conversation, acc…","meta_description":"Growing Wins: Celebrating Success in the Outdoor Classroom In this episode, we explore the importance of celebrating our wins—big and small—and why pausin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1223,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/episodes/190-growing-wins-celebrating-success-in-the-outdoor-classroom/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-6002268/190-growing-wins-celebrating-success-in-the-outdoor-classroom.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}