{"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":"198: Beyond the Front Door with José Bergeron: Small Shifts That Transform Family & Classroom Life Outdoors","slug":"198-beyond-the-front-door-with-jos-bergeron-small-shifts-that-transform-family-classroom-life-outdoors","published_at":"2026-05-12T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/198-beyond-the-front-door-with-jos-bergeron-small-shifts-that-transform-family-classroom-life-outdoors","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268","url":"https://outdoor-classrooms.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/55d7b4e8-6a06-45b7-975e-b6469b561fef.mp3","summary":"🎧 Beyond the Front Door with José Bergeron: Small Shifts That Transform Family & Classroom Life Outdoors What if the most meaningful learning—for both families and classrooms—begins just beyond the front door? In this episode, I’m joined by José Bergeron , author of Beyond the Front Door: Embracing Nature for a Happier and Healthier Family , to explore how simple, everyday moments in nature can transform the way children live, learn, and connect—at home and in school. We talk about why so many children are disconnected from the outdoors—and how small, intentional shifts can bring nature back into daily rhythms. José shares insights on child development, the power of unstructured play, and how outdoor experiences support focus, creativity, and emotional well-being. This conversation is for parents, caregivers, and educators who want to create meaningful, low-pressure ways for children to learn and thrive outside. 👋 Meet José Meet José Bergeron , author of Beyond the Front Door: Embracing Nature for a Happier and Healthier Family . He is passionate about helping families and educators reconnect children with the natural world through simple, meaningful everyday experiences. His work centers on the idea that small shifts—stepping outside, slowing down, and making space for unstructured play—can have a powerful impact on children’s well-being, learning, and connection. 🌿 In This Episode, We Explore: Why nature is essential for children’s growth—at home and in school Simple, doable ways to bring outdoor learning into everyday routines The role of unstructured play in both family life and education How time outside supports focus, creativity, and emotional regulation Practical ideas for educators to extend learning beyond classroom walls 🔗 Connect with José Want to learn…","meta_description":"🎧 Beyond the Front Door with José Bergeron: Small Shifts That Transform Family & Classroom Life Outdoors What if the most meaningful learning—for both…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2418,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268/episodes/198-beyond-the-front-door-with-jos-bergeron-small-shifts-that-transform-family-classroom-life-outdoors/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-6002268/198-beyond-the-front-door-with-jos-bergeron-small-shifts-that-transform-family-classroom-life-outdoors.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}