{"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":"196: Growing Outside with Ellen Grudzien: Trusting Children, Nature, and the Process","slug":"196-growing-outside-with-ellen-grudzien-trusting-children-nature-and-the-process","published_at":"2026-04-28T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/196-growing-outside-with-ellen-grudzien-trusting-children-nature-and-the-process","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268","url":"https://outdoor-classrooms.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bf72d1ce-16cf-4bc1-ba24-b8964885e7a5.mp3","summary":"Episode 196: Growing Outside with Ellen Grudzien: Trusting Children, Nature, and the Process What if the most meaningful learning doesn’t happen inside a classroom—but outside? In this episode, I’m joined by Ellen Grudzien , founder of Let’s Grow Outside NH, to explore the power of child-led learning in nature. With decades of experience in early childhood education, Ellen shares how outdoor classrooms can transform the way children learn, grow, and connect. We talk about what it really looks like to trust children, embrace all-weather learning, and create space for curiosity to lead. ✨ In This Episode: The story behind Let’s Grow Outside NH What child-led learning looks like in practice The impact of outdoor education on confidence and independence Navigating concerns around safety, weather, and academics Simple ways to bring more nature-based learning into your day 🌱 Takeaway You don’t need a forest to get started—just a shift in mindset, a willingness to slow down, and trust in the process. 🔗 Learn More from Let's Grow Outside https://www.letsgrowoutsidenh.com/ email to ellen@letsgrowoutsidenh.com 🌼 Share If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show and share it with an educator or parent who believes in the power of learning beyond the classroom. Outdoor Classroom Resources & Links: 🌿 Our Children's Library: 4 Types of Teaching Gardens Booklist (PDF) (halfway down the page) 🎓 Outdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification Program 🌸 CIRCLE Membership Community Connect with Victoria: WEBSITE www.outdoor-classrooms.com EMAIL: Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com Instagram Facebook Please take a moment to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts , and rate or comment on Spotify . Your support makes a big difference in helping the show reach more educators!","meta_description":"Episode 196: Growing Outside with Ellen Grudzien: Trusting Children, Nature, and the Process What if the most meaningful learning doesn’t happen inside a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2935,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/episodes/196-growing-outside-with-ellen-grudzien-trusting-children-nature-and-the-process/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-6002268/196-growing-outside-with-ellen-grudzien-trusting-children-nature-and-the-process.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}