{"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":"197: Playful Personalities: Designing Outdoor Classrooms that Invite Every Child In","slug":"197-playful-personalities-designing-outdoor-classrooms-that-invite-every-child-in","published_at":"2026-05-05T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/197-playful-personalities-designing-outdoor-classrooms-that-invite-every-child-in","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268","url":"https://outdoor-classrooms.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f10f6e25-d3a6-40cb-b306-72f33bca2a4d.mp3","summary":"Episode #197: Playful Personalities: Designing Outdoor Classrooms that Invite Every Child In What if engagement in your outdoor classroom isn’t about better activities—but better design? In this episode, we explore playful personalities —the natural ways children engage with the world—and how they can become powerful on-ramps to learning. From builders and explorers to observers and storytellers, you’ll learn how to design spaces that invite every child in. With real stories and simple shifts, you’ll begin to see your outdoor classroom as a place of belonging, curiosity, and meaningful learning. 🌿 In This Episode What playful personalities are Why children engage differently outdoors How to design with multiple entry points Simple ways to make your space more inclusive 💭 Reflection Who is your space inviting in… and who might still be waiting at the edge? 🔗 Connect 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: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/ Facebook: Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1 ⭐️ Enjoying the podcast? Follow, rate, and review to help others discover outdoor learning. 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 #197: Playful Personalities: Designing Outdoor Classrooms that Invite Every Child In What if engagement in your outdoor classroom isn’t about bett…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1403,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/episodes/197-playful-personalities-designing-outdoor-classrooms-that-invite-every-child-in/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-6002268/197-playful-personalities-designing-outdoor-classrooms-that-invite-every-child-in.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}