Enhance Your Neurodivergent Students School Experience: Get Outdoors!

Do you have neurodivergent students struggling to focus in the classroom? An option that could help is to get outdoors! Research shows that outdoor learning is great for all kids. 👉Learning outside is not just about fresh air and fun. It also helps:  🌱Reduce stress and anxiety: Nature’s calming influence helps regulate emotions. 🌱Improve focus […]

Presesentation for NHL Stenden Student Teachers

Thanks, Vesna Radivojevic, Ed.D. and Esther Geke Drewes for asking me to speak to your fantastic students Master International Teacher Education (NHL Stenden). It is always a pleasure to discuss ideas with the future generation of educators and change makers.

Outdoor Learning Equipment: Less can mean more?

Many teachers love incorporating outdoor learning into our curriculum, but the pressure to create and manage elaborate outdoor equipment setups can feel overwhelming (time a lot if teachers may not have). The truth is, children thrive on simple exploration and open-ended play. So maybe you don’t need the pinterest-perfect mud kitchen and instead make it […]

Creating Inclusive Outdoor Learning Experiences for Diverse Learners

Discover how outdoor learning can be used and adapted to embrace and support diverse learners’ unique needs and abilities, providing an inclusive educational environment. This blog will spotlight the versatility of outdoor learning, highlighting its benefits and the various strategies that make it accessible for all students. From sensory activities to kinesthetic tasks, we’ll explore […]