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Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New ReadE60 - Lauren MacLean Author of Me and My Sit Spot - Find your spot in natureEPISODE 60 - Lauren MacLean Author of Me and My Sit Spot - Find your spot in natureAbout the authorLauren MacLean, an accomplished author and educator, is the creative force behind the Amazon Bestselling children's picture book, "Me and My Sit Spot," and "Finding Common Ground," as well as Sitting With Nature: An Educator's Guide to Sit Spots. With a vibrant background as an elementary school teacher, outdoor educational consultant, and presenter, Lauren is deeply committed to bringing the wonders of learning outdoors to young minds.In addition...
2026-03-0232 min
Teach OutdoorsCuriosity: What Are They Actually Learning?Today we’re exploring something that feels simple… but is actually deeply transformative: curiosity.What does it really mean to be curious outdoors — not as a strategy, not as a checklist — but as a way of being?In this episode, Lauren sits down with Dr. David Bryan, an educator and consultant with decades of experience across middle school, high school, university, and independent school leadership. He co-founded New Roads School and continues to work with schools and organizations exploring innovation, governance, and learning design.But today’s conversation isn’t about titles. It’s...
2026-02-2057 minTeach OutdoorsEmbracing Risky Play at SchoolIn this episode, Lauren sits down with Dr. Mariana Brussoni—Professor at the University of British Columbia, Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership, and lead scientist of the Outside Play Lab at BC Children’s Hospital—to examine the critical role of risky play in schools. Grounded in decades of research, Dr. Brussoni explains what risky play truly means, how it differs from dangerous play, and why uncertainty, challenge, and even the possibility of minor injury are essential components of healthy child development.Drawing from her co-authored book Embracing Risky Play at School, Dr. Brussoni unpacks the si...
2026-01-1646 minTeach OutdoorsRe-Storying Education with Carolyn RobertsIn this episode of the Teach Outdoors Podcast, Lauren MacLean is joined by educator, writer, and author Carolyn Roberts, whose work centers on re-storying education through story, land-based learning, and relational ways of knowing.Carolyn invites us to slow down and reconsider the stories that shape our classrooms, our relationships, and our responsibilities to land and community. Together, Lauren and Carolyn explore how story is not just something we teach, but something we live — and how children’s literature, particularly picture books by Indigenous authors, can open meaningful conversations about identity, belonging, and land.Th...
2025-12-1834 minTeach OutdoorsNature as Therapy: Supporting Kids Through Play and Movement with Devon KarchutWelcome back to The Teach Outdoors Podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Lauren MacLean sits down with Devon Karchut, a pediatric physiotherapist and founder of Nature Play, an outdoor play and therapy program in Calgary. Devon has spent 15 years helping children move, grow, and thrive — and she’s a fierce advocate for the power of outdoor play in supporting healthy development, regulation, and learning.Together, they unpack how outdoor play supports physical and emotional wellness, how schools can integrate movement and sensory opportunities into daily routines, and what inclusion truly looks like...
2025-10-1745 minTeach OutdoorsLearning Happens Everywhere: With Hailey Furster, The Early Years InquirerIn this episode of Teach Outdoors, Lauren sits down with Ontario educator Hailey Furster, the inspiring face behind The Early Years Inquirer on Instagram and Teachers Pay Teachers. With a passion for Kindergarten and early literacy, Hailey brings her belief that “Learning Happens Everywhere” to life through inquiry-based, community-connected, and outdoor learning experiences.Together, we explore what it means to brave taking learning outside — even when it’s new or outside your comfort zone. Hailey shares how she supports educators who are just beginning their outdoor learning journey, whether that means starting...
2025-10-0955 minTeach OutdoorsNational Outdoor Learning Conference: Stories and Lessons from BanffIn this reflective episode, Lauren shares her experience at the 2025 National Outdoor Learning Conference in Banff — a gathering filled with powerful stories, emotional connections, and inspiring practices in outdoor education.From sitting in circle with Elders to trying blind contour drawings and engaging in climate action conversations, Lauren takes us inside the sessions that moved her — and the unexpected feedback that left her feeling deeply humbled.She unpacks her own workshop on Sit Spots and how educators can weave UDL, inquiry, and land-based learning into these simple yet profound routines. You’ll also hear about:Why...
2025-05-1616 min
The Lonely ChapterWhat are the Biggest Benefits of Reformer Pilates? - Lauren ChapelhowIn this episode, we sit down with Lauren Chapelhow, a skilled Reformer Pilates instructor and host of the podcast 'No Springs Attached'. Lauren shares her expert insights into the world of Reformer Pilates; what sets it apart from traditional mat Pilates, the key benefits it offers, and how it can transform your fitness routine.We also explore Lauren’s personal journey of returning to the UK after a decade living in Sweden, diving into the culture shock she experienced and how it shaped her perspective on life and wellness. Alongside this, Lauren discusses the lessons she’s learned from podc...
2025-05-051h 10
The Lonely ChapterWhat are the Biggest Benefits of Reformer Pilates? - Lauren ChapelhowIn this episode, we sit down with Lauren Chapelhow, a skilled Reformer Pilates instructor and host of the podcast 'No Springs Attached'. Lauren shares her expert insights into the world of Reformer Pilates; what sets it apart from traditional mat Pilates, the key benefits it offers, and how it can transform your fitness routine.We also explore Lauren’s personal journey of returning to the UK after a decade living in Sweden, diving into the culture shock she experienced and how it shaped her perspective on life and wellness. Alongside this, Lauren discusses the lessons she’s learned from podc...
2025-05-051h 10
Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families41. Teaching Elementary Math Outside with Lauren MacLeanIf you've been wanting to take your elementary math outside but you're not sure where to start, then this is the podcast episode for you!In today's episode, Lauren MacLean explains a typical day in nature with learners, the benefits of learning math outside, activity types for teaching math in nature, a realistic view of using math manipulatives outside, documenting learner progress, SO MANY examples, and more.Make sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode because today's Teaching Tip is a list of 11 nature-based picture books that are all about...
2025-02-2436 min
ML Chat: Conversations with Multilingual EducatorsLauren MacLean: Community Care and CollaborationEducator Lauren MacLean has found a powerful community-based approach to teaching multilingual learners. In this week’s ML Chat podcast, Lauren shows us the importance of building meaningful connections with students and their families, playing to a student’s strengths, and how teachers can learn from their students in return.
2025-02-1247 min
Plants Always WinEp.9 Garden Classrooms with Lauren MacLeanHave you learned to read your garden? This week we sit down with Lauren MacLean, a teacher, author, and podcaster from Richmond, British Columbia. She’s a big advocate for how outdoor classrooms help kids learn better, but a few years ago she had a learning experience of her own when her school built a new garden classroom. In this interview she shares with us her background as an outdoor educator and explains the magic of “sit spots” for creating a relationship with our environment—something we should all do in our own gardens. Lauren explains how even though she was...
2025-02-0444 minTeach OutdoorsSnow Much Fun: The Magic of Winter Learning with April ZajkoWelcome to the Teach Outdoors Podcast! I’m your host, Lauren MacLean, and today we’re diving into the magic of winter with special guest April Zajko. Despite it being the end of January and winter feeling a bit delayed in my corner of the world, we’re getting ready to embrace all that the season has to offer for outdoor learning.April Zajko, M.Ed., is an early childhood educator with nearly 25 years of experience, a keynote presenter, college instructor, and the founder of the vibrant Nature Inspired Teacher community with over 19,000 members. Her passion for connec...
2025-01-2854 minTeach OutdoorsBuilding Resilience: SEL Strategies in our Outdoor ClassroomIn this episode of the Teach Outdoors podcast, we dive into the powerful connection between nature and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). SEL is about nurturing essential skills like self-awareness, managing emotions, building relationships, and making responsible decisions—and there’s no better place to support these skills than in the great outdoors.Join Lauren as she shares practical, nature-based activities to help foster resilience, mindfulness, and empathy in your students. From sensory walks and sit spots to bird language skits and cooperative games, these simple yet impactful strategies bring SEL to life in your outdoor classroom. You'll hear how...
2024-11-2619 min
School Gardens with Ease26: Outdoor Education, School Gardens, and Finding Common Ground with Author Lauren MacLeanSend a textLet's welcome Lauren MacLean, a passionate children's author, educator, and outdoor learning consultant. Lauren’s books, including Me and My Sit Spot and Finding Common Ground, inspire young readers to connect with nature, and her work as an educator brings hands-on outdoor experiences into the classroom.Lauren shares insights on integrating school gardens into the curriculum and offers practical tips for teachers looking to overcome common barriers, such as finding time for outdoor education. She explains how she creatively weaves subjects like math, science, and social studies into outdoor learning, making the ga...
2024-11-1532 minTeach OutdoorsOutdoor Literacy: Bringing Reading and Writing to Life in NatureWelcome back to the Teach Outdoors podcast! I’m Lauren, and today we’re diving into Outdoor Literacy—exploring ways to take reading and writing outside to deepen students' connection with nature while enhancing their literacy skills. I’ll share my favourite mentor texts, engaging outdoor literacy activities, and effective routines that support reading and writing in nature. From using Sit Spots and nature journals to storytelling with stones, this episode is packed with ideas to help you make literacy come alive outdoors.Plus, I’m thrilled to share updates on Nature’s Path: A Year of Monthly Park...
2024-11-1421 minTeach OutdoorsAutumn Leaf ArtHere's the updated description with a paragraph about the key leaf activities:Welcome to Season 3 of the Teach Outdoors Podcast! I'm your host, Lauren, and I'm thrilled to bring you new and exciting ways to support your outdoor learning journey. Each episode this season will dive deep into practical strategies, creative ideas, and actionable advice to help you take your curriculum outside. We’re also expanding across platforms—Instagram offers quick tips, and YouTube Shorts provide student-centred videos you can use in the classroom. In today’s episode, we’re exploring Autumn Leaf Art, where I’ll sha...
2024-10-1816 min
Teachers on FireTEACHING OUTDOORS with LAUREN MACLEAN🔥 How can I take my students and their learning outdoors?
🔥 How do students win when learning occurs outside the school building?
🔥 How do curriculum, feedback, and assessment appear in outdoor environments?
Join me for this conversation with LAUREN MACLEAN as she shares her insights on these and other critical questions.
About This Guest: Lauren is an elementary school teacher and the author of Me and My Sit Spot, Finding Common Ground, and Sitting with Nature: An Educator's Guide to Sit Spots. She is the host of the Teach Outdoors podcast where she share...
2024-09-2331 min
Teachers on FireTEACHING OUTDOORS with LAUREN MACLEAN🔥 How can I take my students and their learning outdoors? 🔥 How do students win when learning occurs outside the school building? 🔥 How do curriculum, feedback, and assessment appear in outdoor environments? Join me for this conversation with LAUREN MACLEAN as she shares her insights on these and other critical questions. About This Guest: Lauren is an elementary school teacher and the author of Me and My Sit Spot, Finding Common Ground, and Sitting with Nature: An Educator's Guide to Sit Spots. She is the host of the Teach Outdoors podcast where she shares her passion for outdoor learning and promoting environme...
2024-09-2331 minThe Lonely ChapterLauren Callahan: Ultramarathons, Gut Health & Her Book Publishing JourneyToday we are learning from Lauren Callahan, she is a gut health expert, Reiki master, ultra runner, Ironman athlete and the owner of Goddess Health.Expect to learn about Lauren’s journey into ultra running, how we could all improve our gut health and what led to her decision to publish her first book.Thank you for listening, this one was made for your enjoyment.Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lonelychapterpodcast/
2024-08-1250 min
The Lonely ChapterUltramarathons, Gut Health & Self-Healing — Lauren Callahan on Pushing Limits & Publishing BooksLauren Callahan is a gut health expert, Reiki master, ultra runner, Ironman athlete, and founder of Goddess Health. In this episode, she shares her journey of testing physical limits, healing from within, and stepping into authorship.We cover:– How Lauren got into ultramarathons and what keeps her going– Gut health basics everyone should know– The power of energy healing and mind-body connection– What inspired her to write and publish her first book🏃♀️ Whether you're into wellness, endurance sports, or self-development, Lauren’s story offers insight, inspiration, and practical tools.Find Lauren:We...
2024-08-1250 minTeach OutdoorsMoss and lichen Unveiled: Nature's Tiny WondersWelcome to Moss and Lichen Unveiled: Nature’s Tiny Wonders Podcast! Join your host, Lauren MacLean, on a captivating journey into the enchanting realm of moss and lichen. Inspired by Henry David Thoreau's poetic musings, Lauren invites fellow nature enthusiasts to delve deep into the often-overlooked world of these remarkable organisms.In this episode, Lauren shares intriguing teaching and learning experiences centred around moss and lichen, highlighting their significance in the ecosystem. From hands-on activities like estimation exercises and observation sketches to artistic expressions using natural materials, listeners gain insight into the diverse ways these tiny wonders ca...
2024-05-2813 minTeach OutdoorsBugging Out: Students Dive into the Fascinating World of InsectsIn this episode of Teach Outdoors with Lauren MacLean, we embark on an enthralling exploration of the insect world, inspired by E.O. Wilson's timeless quote, "Every kid has a bug period. I never grew out of mine." Join us as we delve into the captivating realm of insects and spiders, shedding light on their crucial environmental roles.Throughout the episode, Lauren encourages listeners to foster curiosity and understanding about these tiny creatures, often overlooked yet essential to our ecosystems. Beginning with observations of common species like butterflies, ladybugs, ants, and beetles, she guides us through their...
2024-04-2917 minTeach OutdoorsLeaves Under Investigation: A Close-Up StudyIn this episode of Teach Outdoors, join host Lauren MacLean for a cozy exploration of leaves in "Leaves Under Investigation: A Close-Up Study." Dive into the spontaneous adventures of leaf inquiries, where students jump into piles, create leaf art inspired by "Leaf Man," and delve into leafy details. Discover the vibrant colors, symmetrical patterns, and unique characteristics of leaves found in British Columbia, from the majestic Cedar to the iconic Maple. Explore leaf veins through activities like leaf rubbings and vein poetry, and even mimic the graceful descent of falling leaves in an impromptu dance performance. Plus, find inspiration...
2024-04-0212 min
The Spirals of Inquiry: An Educational PodcastEpisode 3: Walking Alongside our Learners with Lauren MacLeanLauren MacLean is an accomplished author of the book "Me and My Sit Spot" and the host of the popular Teach Outdoors podcast. As an elementary school teacher and outdoor learning consultant, Lauren's passion for nature exploration shines through. In this episode she speaks about the ways she uses the Spirals of Inquiry Framework to intentionally walking alongside and learn with (and from) her students.
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2024-02-1539 minTeach OutdoorsNature's Symphony: Exploring the Beauty and Importance of BiodiversityNature’s Path: A Year of Monthly Sparks (Find out more here)Nature Classroom Podcast Series: (Find out more here) In this episode of Teach Outdoors, we dive into the significance of biodiversity and its connection to the diversity of communities. As we embark on our daily nature walk, we observe and learn about both native and non-native plant species in their area. We discover the unique characteristics of native plants and discuss the impact of non-native and invasive species on the delicate balance of the ecosystem. Through this exploration, they highlight the imp...
2023-11-2414 minTeach OutdoorsRainy Adventures: Splish, Splash, Learn Outside!In this episode of Teach Outdoors, we delve into a rainy week of explorations. Join us as we discuss how we prepared for the rain, what we noticed on a rainy autumn nature walk, and the math and science activities we engaged in.First, we emphasize the importance of proper preparation and safety when embarking on outdoor activities in the rain. Ensuring everyone had the right rain gear and discussing different types of precipitation helped set the stage for a successful outing.Next, we share how we integrated math and science into our explorations. We...
2023-11-1115 minTeach OutdoorsHow Does She Do It?! Great Outdoor Learning Tips from Maxine Panchuk!Nature Classroom Podcast Series: A paid podcast series that includes 6 episodes ranging from how to set up your nature routines, expectations, math connections, and social-emotional learning development. Each episode has many downloadable resources for you to print and use outdoors with your learners. Nature's Path: A Year of Monthly Sparks: Most schools across the country are signing up for these series to use during their monthly staff meetings. For each month of the year, you receive a 5-7minute recorded powerpoint video and downloadable resources to use in your elementary school setting. Our guest today is...
2023-10-1233 minTeach OutdoorsDiscover Wild Learning with Rachel TiddOur guest today is Rachel Tidd, the author of Wild Learning: Practical Ideas for Bringing Teaching Outdoors and the Wild Math® and Reading Curriculums®. Today’s episode dives into the connections between nature and curriculum. Not only does Rachel provide some great examples on how to incorporate literacy and numeracy into our outdoor learning adventures, but she also talks about the value of different outdoor learning spaces such as the school yard, neighbourhood, and fields. They are all inclusive learning spaces which allow for a range of playful opportunities. In fact, one of the chapters of her book...
2023-08-1133 min
Get Outside With KidsHow to prepare your outdoor kid for school, with our favourite teacher Lauren MacLeanIs your kid starting kindergarten this year? Or maybe your kid has been in school a few years but you still don’t really understand what goes on at that place? Either way, if you’ve ever wondered what actually happens at school, you’re not alone.
Today, we are talking to our favourite teacher Lauren MacLean and asking all the questions we WISH we had known to ask a year ago when our own kids started kindergarten.
Tune into hear:
What a day at school actually involves
What kindergarten kids have to be able to...
2023-07-1341 min
Outdoor Classrooms Podcast27. Me and My Sit Spot with Author Lauren MacLeanThis entire month we are enjoying our Author Series. In this episode, we are talking with Lauren MacLean, author of Me and My Sit Spot. HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE: A wonderful conversation about infusing nature into the curriculum and the amazing story behind authoring Me and My Sit Spot. Resources Lauren included are: Megan ZeniCoyote Guide to Connecting with Nature The Big Book of NatureThe Walking CurriculumWhat Does It Mean To Be BraveThe Local BookshelfMEET LAUREN: Lauren MacLean is the author of the Amazon Bestseller children's...
2023-06-1335 minTeach OutdoorsCultivating Green Thumbs: An Outdoor Teacher's Planting Day!Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast where we feature inspiring stories of educators who are passionate about taking learning beyond the four walls of the classroom. In today’s episode we have a special guest with us, James Matthews, is the Head of Environmental Studies at BHCS in Melbourne Australia and teaches both in Primary and Middle School. He is passionate about bush regeneration and students expressing creativity in his lessons using natural resources. Today he will share his experience in facilitating a memorable experience for his students through a planting day. Key Points: 1. The impor...
2023-06-0737 minTeach OutdoorsHow to Overcome Springtime ChallengesToday’s episode is all about overcoming springtime challenges, especially when it comes to allergen season. I don’t know about you, but my eyes are watery and itchy, even my ears are itchy! That doesn’t stop us from getting outside to explore, we just need a few extra tips up our sleeves. If you have any additional tips you'd like to share with us, please feel free to leave a voice message on Speakpipe. You don't need to set up an account and it's completely anonymous! I'll share out some of the tips you leave me on the ne...
2023-05-2312 minTeach OutdoorsMy Biggest Classroom Gardening FearsOur school recently installed 6 garden beds! How amazing and terrifying all at the same time :) I have never been shy to speak about what I struggle with and I hope this helps other educators and families see that it's ok to be nervous about gardening. The challenges are going to be worth the experience that both educators and students will get! From limited resources, to lack expertise, I am going to chat about what fears are bubbling up for me this week. Please share your best tips and strategies with us by sharing on social media a...
2023-04-3012 minTeach OutdoorsTeach Outdoors: Top Tips for Getting OutsideWelcome to the first episode of Season 2! What used to be called Mentoring Nature Connections is now called Teach Outdoors. Thank you to everyone who completed the survey on how I can best tailor this podcast to your needs. I'm excited to continue along this journey with you!Today I give a quick little introduction on who I am, as there are many new followers here with us! I grew up in British Columbia, Canada, and still live here with my husband, two young toddlers and energetic dog. I am the author of the bestselling...
2023-04-1813 min
Casually ProfoundTalking about etymology, creativity & self-talk.Stepanka and Shawna join me to follow up on my Episode 15, one of my solo episodes talking about creativity. In this episode we totally unboxed the concept that creativity exists in a specific forms so that we could really see how the creative force weaves through every aspect of our lives. In this episode we talk about:Defining creativity on a spectrum, including all the middle ground.The stories we have been told that stifled our creativity. Downloading books without reading them is more common than you’d think.The different ways we were all came to understand etymology. How le...
2023-04-061h 11Casually ProfoundTalking about choosing our experience & owning our beliefs.Shawna and Melissa join me after Pea the Feary’s Create Your Dream Job container to troubleshoot different aspects of reality creation. We dive right into examples from our own lives when the experiences we chose were a little hairy, and what we learned from them.In this episode we talk about:What choosing events in your life really looks like (even if those events sucked).The power of daydreams and how things come to life.How we choose what is “real” and what is “not” in life.How faith in a higher power impacts our reality.Trump as an example of...
2023-03-3051 minCasually ProfoundTalking about feeling intuition & embracing change.Quinlan, Laney, and Anastasia join me today because I was wondering why people decide to grow. I wanted to get these ladies take on why we do the things we do on a spiritual path and how it has looked for each of us. This conversation went further into manifesting and motivation than I anticipated, but that’s kinda that best part! In this episode we talk about:Why we each chose growth and how it happened.How we experience intuition.How human design helped to understand our intuition.The difference between human design and astrology.The link between choosing to...
2023-03-241h 08
Casually ProfoundHOT TAKE: Credibility is ruining authenticity and what to pursue instead.I join you solo today to talk about patterns I’ve noticed in the spiritual community that seem to be perpetuating outdated patterns of credibility. I wanted to share because I see so many opportunities for more deconditioning (in human design terms) that can bring us into closer community and deeper wisdom.In this episode I discuss:How coaches typically establish credibility and authority within the spiritual community.How to demonstrate what you know as a coach.Hiding behind credentials or trainings without embodying that wisdom.How to acknowledge the lineage of your teachers.How most human design readers seem to...
2023-03-2330 minCasually ProfoundTalking about timeline jumps, AI, & symbology of the soul.Angelique & Shawna join me to discuss our experience within Pea the Feary’s Create Your Dream Job container but we went far and wide from there. The start of this episode catches us part way into the conversation, but it was too good and related too much to the rest of the conversation to cut out.In this episode we talk about:The nature of AI and how humans relate to AI.Internal wisdom of the body vs. mental knowing and how we integrate each.The practice of yoga in everyday life.The social structures influenced by personal growth.The de...
2023-03-172h 14Casually ProfoundThe time I absorbed the contents of a book by osmosis - Solo EpisodeIn today’s episode, I come to you solo in the middle of a day when I had no intentions of leaving the couch. Something just sparked about using creativity as a method to express your whole authentic self, and I absolutely had to jump on it.I talk about:The time I downloaded the content of several books without reading any of it.The social restrictions on making art and why they’re helpful.The spectrum creative and analytical thinking live on.Diving into the negative space of the...
2023-03-0923 min
Casually ProfoundThe time I got kicked out of the Akashic Records - Solo EpisodeI’d love to tell you a story… if you’d like to join me. This is the hidden story nobody talks about, of how the ego creeps in to our spiritual journey. I’d like to tell you about the ways I thought I was being noble and spiritual and righteous, but I was really just seeking “specialness” and to feel better than everyone around me.So let’s get into:The times I fkd around and found out with my spiritual gifts.My first experience with spirit.My first time giving en...
2023-03-0720 minCasually ProfoundTalking about past lives, timeline conspiracies, and deja vu.Liz & Anastasia join me to talk about all the things we have learned from our past lives, which of course veered us into timeline conspiracies and deja vu. We do this work for clients and ourselves, but the biggest takeaway we’ve all had is that this is deep, deep work that brings forward great gifts in our current reality. In this episode we talk about:How we all connect to past life information for ourselves and for clients.How we each experience claircognizance and clairsentience. Important past life experiences we ha...
2023-03-021h 12Casually ProfoundTalking about hearing our intuition in the hustle, and finding flow.Liz Zamorski & Meghan Sylvester join me today to discuss our long personal journeys from living in a corporate hustle and moving into a life informed by flow and intuition. We go well beyond the usual “follow your heart” jargon and really share the stories of what it looked, felt, and sounded like for us while we were going through our big transitions. The journey was long for all of us, but the revelations along the way helped form a rich and fulfilling life along the way.In this episode we talk about:The long road we t...
2023-02-2355 minCasually ProfoundTalking about all things tarot.Liz, Larissa, Rachel, and I all discuss the inner process we go through when we all read tarot. Each of us comes from immensely different schools of tarot, but we all go through a very similar inner landscape to bring forward the messages that speak to our soul. The way these different methods all weave together is truly breathtaking.In this episode we talked about:What initially drew each of us to tarot.Finding the invitation inwards in each tarot reading.The different ways we use oracle cards and tarot cards.
2023-02-161h 24
The Growth Mindset GalEp. 92 How The Outdoors Can Shift Your Mindset+Learning w| Lauren MacLeanHappy Mindful Monday Everyone!
In this week's episode, our host Allie Brooke interviews fellow educator Lauren MacLean. Lauren MacLean lives in Port Moody in British Columbia, Canada, with her two young toddlers and energetic puppy. She is the author of the best-selling children’s picture book, Me and My Sit Spot, which is about finding a place in nature where you can connect with the land and with yourself. Lauren is also the host of the Mentoring Nature Connections podcast where she interviews other educators on their best tips and strategies for playing and learning outdoors. She also...
2023-02-131h 16Casually ProfoundTalking about self-inquiry, astrology, and romance novels.This episode goes to show how everything in life is at the end of the day spiritual. We start with tarot and end up talking about romance novels, giggling about everything in between. Woven through the whole conversation we keep coming back to how we process our shit in all of these different situations.In this episode we talk about:How we used tarot to make it through hard times.Interpreting tarot through an intuitive lens.Giving trauma-informed language to the tarot.Bringing softness into the tarot....
2023-02-091h 17Casually ProfoundTalking about responsibility, receiving messages, and releasing expectations of others.Pete Martossi joins me on the podcast to talk about mediumship and the lessons we’ve learned from the practice. It’s funny how dealing with the dead makes being in harmony with the living so much easier.On this episode we talk about:Whether mediumship is a gift or not.How to receive messages from loved ones who have passed on.Pete’s mission to educate the world on mediumship.How spiritual influencers build credibility and that it is deteriorating what mediumship actually is.The teaching of the...
2023-02-021h 08Casually ProfoundTalking about career changes, identity, and living in harmony with ourselves.For anyone caught in knowing it's time to leave your current situation... this episode is for you. This episode builds on episode 6 and brings us deeper into the topic of big life changes, especially in careers. Specifically, we talk about what it felt like in our bodies before, during, and after the changes we’ve made in our work and life. In this episode we talked about:The moment we each knew our life needed to change.What the process of leaving our careers was like and how we made it through....
2023-01-261h 14Teach OutdoorsCloud ExplorationsWhen it comes to teaching students outdoors, there are few activities more meaningful than noticing and observing clouds. Often dismissed as mundane, clouds are surprisingly complex and stimulate creative thinking, real-time problem solving, self-reflection and environmental stewardship n children. Studying clouds can ignite passion and creativity, while teaching students a variety of skills.Cloud formations are like works of art, carrying distinct shapes and patterns. Even hundreds of years ago, some cultures believed specific formations brought special meaning, such as rain or a storm. Today, while I personally can’t make any reliable predictions, clouds do offer in...
2023-01-2008 minCasually ProfoundTalking about creativity, speaking clearly, construction, and design.Jeremias Corona of me/us installations joins me to talk about how creativity has shaped our lives. Both of us have backgrounds dabbling in many different skills that don’t seem very creative, at first! By the end of the conversation, it's clear how this creativity weaves into all different areas of our lives. In this episode we talk about:Our experiences doing photography, videography, painting, and more artistic mediums.I made up some more ridiculous sayings.How numbers, metrics, and viewer feedback influence our artistic process.How receiving me...
2023-01-201h 18Casually ProfoundTalking as a soul in a meat suit, looking for fuck yes energy.If you feel like all your plans for your life have gone up in smoke recently and are left not really knowing what comes next, this is the episode for you. Julie, Eloise, and Samantha join me this week to talk about the unexpected twists and turns our life has taken and how being on a spiritual path has influenced those changes.On this episode we talk about:The face plant moments we’ve experience while growing.The magic of shared experiences in circle with women.How our life trajectories have sh...
2023-01-131h 00Casually ProfoundTalking about addictions, codependency, and boundaries.Larissa and Janine join me to get into it about how we coped through Christmas. This is definitely a deeply personal episode, so if you have ever questioned your status with substances or codependency, join us as we discuss how we have walked through healing on our journeys with substances.In this episode we talk about:Addictions, vices, escapism, and substance abuse.Alcoholics Anonymous, and 12-step fellowships such as CA, NA, and CodA.Surviving Christmas and the holiday season.How Christmas breaks us down and shows us our deeply...
2023-01-061h 16Casually ProfoundTalking about how we got into spirituality, Swedish death cleaning, and religious upbringing.Anastasia Burtnick and Sabrina Ursaner join me on this episode with the intention of talking about “seeking.” How we have all sought out 9 million different certifications, modalities, and other things to find our way through the spiritual realm. But what we really uncovered is how we have come out the other side more peaceful and ready for service than we bargained for.In this episode we talk about:How we all got into energy work without being exposed to it in early life.The impact of growing up Christian/Jewish on our current prac...
2022-12-291h 15Casually ProfoundTalking about dragons, chillin in nature, and why dead trees are the best.In this episode, our theme was seeking. Ya know when you start down that road of spiritual development, then it snowballs into being certified in every modality known to man… but you still are looking for the next best thing? Ya. And the conversation inevitably snowballed too… Samantha Long and Christina Ruether join me to talk about:The nine million certifications we collectively have.Our dearest friend Laura Haslen who has taught us most of them.The difference between past life ancestry and current life ancestry.Bringing past life stil...
2022-12-2250 minCasually ProfoundTalking about memes, colonization, and why it's okay to be happy.In this episode, we talk about ethical spirituality. The conversation started off about making relatable memes, and ended up getting into how colonization has shaped our happiness… or guilt thereof… We talk about:Building community.Balancing the self and community.Canadian legal issues and how they contribute to the larger community.Bridging divisiveness.Owning our voices.Why the spiritual community isn’t special.How focusing on your own happiness elevates the whole community.The energetic dynamics behind societal change.How co...
2022-12-151h 04Casually ProfoundDeepening intuition, feeling through emotions, and ugly crying.In this episode, I discuss the wisdom of the body with Jenna Dawn and Stephanie Rempel. We get into how each of us has grown into different layers of our intuition as we have become more comfortable being human. Part of that has been feeling through our emotional triggers in the moment, and part of that has been waiting until later and setting the scene to seduce an ugly cry, We talk about the art of being human by just chilling on hardcore healing, and instead how to just soften into the experience along the way.You...
2022-12-101h 18
Casually ProfoundWelcome to Casually ProfoundThank you for joining us on this corner of the internet! The Casually Profound Podcast is for anyone who has ever wished for someone who just GOT IT! Or has wished for a friend that would go deep with them. We are here! welcome to the club.
2022-12-0502 minTeach OutdoorsNovember Explorations: Comparing Western Red Cedar and Douglas FirMy class of grade 1 and 2 learners have continued our routine of being outdoors every day, ranging from 30 minutes up to almost 2 hours. The last few weeks we have been noticing how many different types of trees we have on our school grounds - too many to choose from! Listen to today's episode for how we began learning about the western red cedar and how we will continue to use that knowledge to compare and contrast with the other trees that live near us - like the massive Douglas Fir! A big thank you to all of those wh...
2022-11-2210 minTeach OutdoorsOctober Sunny DaysWe are having unusually warm weather for October here in British Columbia. We are taking advantage of the sunshine by going out on daily nature walks to explore the different spaces on our school grounds. We are learning about our local birds and keeping a monthly bird count. We are talking about the impacts humans have on nature and reminding ourselves how our smallest actions have both positive and negative consequences. Instagram: @mentoringnatureconnectionsTwitter: @lkmacleanWebsite: www.mentoringnatureconnections.ca Music Video for From the Trees song by Brandon Grant on YouTube: https://www.yout...
2022-10-1908 minTeach OutdoorsStarting the School Year with Outdoor LearningToday’s episode is going to be about starting the school year with outdoor learning routines. I am going to share with you how the last week has gone, what we’ve discovered, what our challenges have been and what we’re looking forward to exploring with next week. What are the expectations when we go on a nature walk? We stay together as a group, we don’t pick living things just for the sake of it, and we stop often to observe and reflect together. To gather all the learners together, I make a chickadee call – chi...
2022-09-1914 min
The Badass CEOEP 102: Innovating in the Women’s Health Industry with Flex Co. Founder Lauren WangLauren Wang sought to change the women’s health industry's status quo by creating sustainable, innovative, and supportive period products. Lauren founded Flex Co in 2016 as a new product for women everywhere and as a way to open up the conversation surrounding periods and menstrual health. She focuses her efforts on mentoring younger female entrepreneurs and giving back to start-ups. Tune in to learn about Lauren’s personal journey that inspired her to start Flex Co, why mentorship and being a role model is so important to her, and her advice to female entrepreneurs wanting to launch their bu...
2022-08-1827 minTeach OutdoorsOutdoor Play Connections with Claudine MossbergToday’s episode is all about outdoor play, both the possibilities and the challenges. To help us dig into this topic, we have Claudine Mossberg with us. She offers 1:1 coaching to Design Your Time Outdoors the way it works for you, and Group coaching to Build Your Outdoor Community for outdoor play, co-op or forest school style learning for all ages. Some of the highlights of today's episode are talking about the importance of unstructured play at any age, from our youngest toddlers to our teenagers. Claudine also highlights the many benefits of exploring with multi-aged groups...
2022-07-2133 minGet Outside With KidsTaking kids’ education outside, with Lauren MacLean, teacher and children’s book authorWe are joined by Lauren MacLean to talk about taking school outside, and how we can inspire a love for outdoor learning in kids of all ages.
This episode also contains our favourite ever example of a time when things did NOT go according to plan when getting outside with kids… trust us, you’ll have to tune in to believe this one, it’s a doozy!
Lauren MacLean is a mentoring support teacher and host of the Mentoring Nature Connections podcast where she interviews educators from across North America on their outdoor learning experiences. She is...
2022-06-0228 min
The Lyme 360 Podcast: Heal+EP 106: Benefits of Heat Therapy for Lyme with Lauren DoveyHeat therapy is an incredible tool for detoxification and relaxation - two critical things if you want to get your Lyme into remission. Lauren Dovey, a chronic illness warrior, first discovered the power of saunas after her experience with mastitis. She created the Heat Healer, an infrared sauna blanket and paddle, to make saunas accessible and an at-home staple for anyone looking to experience the benefits of heat therapy. Her company has helped many chronic illness warriors benefit from the blanket's detox, and Kourtney Kardashian and Poosh have endorsed her as well.Please tune in to learn...
2022-05-3119 minTeach OutdoorsRainy Day Provocations with Dr. Beverlie DietzeOur guest is Dr.Beverlie Dietze who is the Director of Learning and Applied Research at Okanagan College. She is a lead researcher on two national outdoor pedagogy projects. She is the author or co-author of seven textbooks, many peer reviewed articles, and publisher of Play Outdoors Magazine. https://playoutdoorsmagazine.ca. Dr. Beverlie believes it begins with the mindset of the educator. Let's model having a growth mindset - "It's raining!! Yippie! Let's go explore!."And remember, we don’t always have to write things down to justify our time. Let’s practice oral storytelling! Maybe pl...
2022-03-1730 minTeach OutdoorsThe Kollektive with Aura Garzon and Logan EnnsToday's episode is about the evolution of confidence in our learners as they explore the outdoors. Logan Enns and Aura Garzon are the founders of the Kollektive which is an outdoor program that provides children with opportunities for discovery and exploration. Above all else, they believe in the magical power of the outdoors!www.thekollektive.caWe begin our conversation by talking about how their program supports and promotes confidence and independence. They both notice that many children enter their program with some level of tentativeness. As time passes, they learn to trust themselves and wha...
2022-02-0924 minTeach OutdoorsReflections and Next Steps with April PikkarainenHi everyone, welcome back to mentoring nature connections. 2022 hasn’t exactly been the start of the school year that we were all hoping for. I’m hoping that everyone is staying healthy and safe and I’m hopeful that we’ll make it through to the other side. Thank you to everyone who has reached out about my first book Me and My Sit Spot. It is available on amazon and other online platforms. If you follow me on twitter @lkmaclean or Instagram @ mentoringnatureconnections, I will make an announcement as soon as it’s available on the website. www.mentoringn...
2022-01-0423 minTeach OutdoorsSustainability and Ecological Well-Being with Kristina HunterToday’s topic is about sustainability and well-being (such an important topic this time of year when the days are dark and short). It’s so important to consider what steps we can take to support our mental health. For many of us, this is going to include spending time with our family, friends, and being outside. That’s one of the reasons why today I have my infant daughter, Evelyn, sitting on my lap while I speak to our guest today. You’ll often hear her babbling along with excitement which I hope spreads a little extra cheer to you as...
2021-12-3134 minTeach OutdoorsWalking Curriculum with Dr. Gillian JudsonOur guest today is Dr. Gillian Judson, assistant professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. She has a passion for looking at imagination’s role in leadership and learning. We discuss what the walking curriculum is and how we can incorporate cognitive tools to help us imaginatively and emotionally engage our learners. Gillian shares some examples of her inquiry questions and how they are used by Kelsey Keller in her intermediate classroom. Dr. Gillian Judson :Twitter: @perfinker Blog: www.educationthatinspires.ca Books:Walking Curriculum, Evoking Wonder And Developing Sense of Plac...
2021-11-2728 min
From Uniforms to UnicornsU2U.S4.E3 - Neil MacLeanWhen you have stories like the ones that Neil MacLean does, you write them down. Neil worked in a variety of correctional institutions during his 25 years as an officer. He shares a few stories in this podcast, but if you want all the dirt you will have to pick up one of his books. Serving Life 25: One guard's story is a collection of stories. Beyond the Gates of Hell is a collection of interviews with inmates and staff. Prison Tales from the West Coast is all about prisons in BC.Neil was so cool to talk to. He has a...
2021-11-2552 min
From Uniforms to UnicornsU2U.S4.E3 - Neil MacLean When you have stories like the ones that Neil MacLean does, you write them down. Neil worked in a variety of correctional institutions during his 25 years as an officer. He shares a few stories in this podcast, but if you want all the dirt you will have to pick up one of his books. Serving Life 25: One guard's story is a collection of stories. Beyond the Gates of Hell is a collection of interviews with inmates and staff. Prison Tales from the West Coast is all about prisons in BC.Neil was so cool to talk to...
2021-11-2552 minTeach OutdoorsNatural Dyes with Sara GrahamHave you ever wondered what the benefits are to using natural dyes? Today's episode will help you dip into some colourful lessons and hands-on activities with your learners. Our guest, Sarah Graham, guides us through the process of natural plant dyeing and tackles questions like:How does the process work from start to finish?What is your favourite plant to make a natural dye?Which plants should we avoid using?What are your best tips and strategies in terms of classroom management when engaging in these type of lessons?
2021-11-1641 minTeach OutdoorsStory Workshop in Nature with Alana TesanAlana Tesan is our amazing guest tonight! She is a Kindergarten teacher in the Delta District, BC, CanadaTwitter: @AlanaTesan www.mentoringnatureconnections.ca Alana believes that children are natural storytellers. You can find her interview excerpt in the Story Workshop: New Possibilities for Young Writers book by Susan Harris McKay. Story Workshop is a way for learners to explore their imagination and Alana believes that every learner has a story that lives inside them. There is no right or wrong way to engage in storytelling. The possibilities are open, invitational and inclusive. Alana sugges...
2021-11-0323 min
Live. Well. Green.Episode 73: Mentoring Nature Connections in Children with Lauren MacLeanMany of us have children in our lives, whether they are our own kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, or kids we work with, but we often want to help them enjoy nature and gain an appreciation for the beauty and wonder of the "real world", not just the one they see on screens.In this episode, I explore how to help mentor young children to connect with nature through activities with nature connection teacher specialist, Lauren MacLean.Lauren lives in British Columbia, Canada, with her own two young children and has spent years as a...
2021-10-2643 minTeach OutdoorsPlaying, Learning and Teaching Outdoors with Manon McPeters (Part 2!)Have you ever wondered how to spend an entire day outdoors with your learners? How do you structure your time? What games do you play? What "lessons" can we explore?To help us dig into these questions, we invited Manon McPeters (from Wilderness Awareness School) back for Part 2! Her passion and creativity for playing, learning and teaching outdoors is palpable! You'll appreciate her vivid description of a "typical" day and how they use Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature by Jon Young to guide their intentions. My biggest takeaway from speaking with Manon was when sh...
2021-10-0638 minTeach OutdoorsSchool Gardening with Megan ZeniMegan Zeni is a Master Gardener, PhD student and school garden expert who works for the Richmond School District. In today's episode, she shares with us some of her best secrets and tips on how to set up core routines with her learners at the beginning of the year (such as the Waiting Tree, to help with exit and entry transitions!). Megan is a strong advocate for outdoor learning because it supports learners having a positive growth mindset, develops patience and promotes equity. It allows learners, who may struggle to represent their learning in a “traditional” way , to move...
2021-09-2135 minTeach OutdoorsOutdoor Learning Bins with Sinead Joy and Erin ReidThe start of the year is the perfect time to have this collaborative discussion. How to create outdoor learning bins? How do they support both structured lessons and emergent learning at the same time? What could we include in the bins? Sinead Joy and Erin Reid are with us today to talk about their experiences in creating and using outdoor learning bins with a mathematical focus. Their school, with the help of funding from Coquitlam District's Numeracy Initiative Project, created 6 outdoor learning bins.1) Measurement: cloth measuring tapes2) Number Senses: addition and subtraction focus. Tarps with dots a...
2021-09-0631 minTeach OutdoorsOutdoor Learning Goals: A Collaborative Discussion with Carly and AprilToday we have two guests with us today to talk about how this past school year went, what did they learn, and what are the goals that we are looking forward to tackling next year. Carly Eirikson is a VP at Ecole Herbert Spencer Elementary, In New Westminster, she has her Masters of Education in Special Education and spent 4 years of her career as an educational consultant for POPARD supporting students with autism all over British Columbia. Twitter: @ceiriksonInstagram: all_of_us_outside What...
2021-08-2628 minThe Badass CEOEP 59: CrossFit Co-Founder, Lauren Jenai Talks About Making An Impact in the Fitness IndustryLauren Jenai started CrossFit with her husband to make an impact in the Fitness Industry. Lauren discusses how they created a successful business and community over the last two decades. Lauren and Greg founded CrossFit in the late 90s as a revolutionary training style that allowed people to get fit and healthy in a competitive and welcoming environment. After years in the business, Lauren felt the pull to leave CrossFit and create a more personal business that was individualized and impactful on a day-to-day emotional level. This is how the Manifest App was created. Tune in to he...
2021-08-1930 minTeach OutdoorsEKOLogy with Cheryl and AllisonToday’s episode is about how to utilize the outdoor learning spaces on your schoolgrounds in relation to our BC curriculum. We will also discuss how school districts can support and encourage the adoption of outdoor learning routines. To help guide our conversation we have two educators from East Kensington Outdoor Learning School or EKOlogy which is a K-5 school in the Surrey District. Twitter: @EKOLogy_sd36They give some great tips on how to utilize your spaces and who you need to have "onboard" to help out. Alison Leslie is the Vice-Principal and K/1/2 t...
2021-08-0643 minTeach OutdoorsTerra Nova Nature School with Kate and EmilyKate Dawson and Emily Vera are the founders of Terra Nova Nature School. Twitter: @tnnatureschool Terra Nova Website: https://terranovanatureschool.com/programs/preschool/In this episode, Kate and Emily talk about the intricacies of place-based work and how that plays into their curriculum planning in their outdoor school. They also talk about the delicate balance between planning your lessons and emergent learning and provide a few lovely examples to highlight their work in this area. I was also keen to ask them about the materials they bring with them on their explorations, and they...
2021-07-2039 minTeach OutdoorsWeek Without Walls with Katherine PorterOur guest tonight is Katherine Porter (@Katporter04) who is a K/1 teacher in the Richmond School District. She is a Reggio-inspired teacher who is passionate about play-based learning. Katherine also loves spending time exploring and learning outdoors. This love for nature has inspired her to take her teaching outside whenever possible. Katherine is excited to continue learning alongside her students, and explore what new possibilities lie waiting for outdoor learning. Kat is organizing her week around the 5 senses. For example, on Day 1 they were inspired by hearing - "Let’s listen to the sounds of nature...
2021-07-0928 minTeach OutdoorsThe Secrets of Birds and Plants with Jenna RudolphOur guest today is Jenna Rudolph who is the founder of Soaring Eagle Nature School. www.soaringeaglenatureschool.org Today’s episode is sponsored by Wilderness Awareness School. They are committed to helping children and adults establish healthy relationships with nature, community, and self. They offer a variety of programs in the foothills of the Cascades, outside of Seattle.Their 9-month immersion program is a transformative experience for adults, covering everything from self-discovery to survival skills. You can also learn to become a Coyote Mentor, their signature art of mentoring children in natur...
2021-07-0129 minTeach OutdoorsCore Competencies and Outdoor Learning with Kelly ShutoKelly Shuto is a K/1 teacher in the Surrey district as well as a k-2 math mentor. She has contributed to our BC curriculum resource site by sharing her in-depth documentation and examples of how the core competencies live in our classrooms. She is also a children’s book author! Her first book, one of my toddler’s favourites, is titled What Does it Mean to be Brave. You will often find her presenting workshops on how to use the core competencies to create a deeper sense of self in the primary grades. Twitter: @keshutoInstagr...
2021-06-1727 minTeach OutdoorsTruth and Reconciliation with Nadine McSpaddenToday’s episode is to help shed light on a very important topic here in Canada. I do want to front load all of the listeners that there is some graphic and disturbing content in the intro of this podcast. Our country has a tragically sad history when it comes to the treatment of Indigenous people. Recently, the remains of 215 children were discovered at the Kamloops Indian Residential school. Our guest today, Nadine McSpadden, has a personal connection with this school and graciously agreed to speak with us to help open up these difficult conversations. Plea...
2021-06-1242 minTeach OutdoorsThe Guelph Outdoor School with Chris GreenChris Green, our guest today, is the Director of The Guelph Outdoor School in Ontario, Canada. Website: https://www.theguelphoutdoorschool.com/aboutFacebook: The Guelph Outdoor SchoolInstagram: @TheGuelphOutdoorSchool We begin by talking about how to make land acknowledgements more personal and authentic. Chris suggests that we can do this by thinking about our relationship to the land. Guelph Outdoor School was inspired by the book Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, by Jon Young. Why? Because it’s an attributes based curriculum that prepares learners with pract...
2021-06-0138 minTeach OutdoorsWilderness Awareness School with Manon McPetersManon McPeters is a lead nature instructor trainer at the Wilderness Awareness School which is based in Duvall, Washington. She has been working with the 8 shields framework for mentoring for over a decade and also grew up as a teen student of the Wilderness Awareness program. Her passions are engaging with the human body and observing the connection between brain and body and how they collaborate together.Manon McPeters Instagram: asarum.caudatum Wilderness Awareness School:Instagram: wilderness_awarenessTwitter: @teamcoyoteWebsite: https://www.wildernessawareness.orgK...
2021-05-2437 minTeach OutdoorsPlace-Conscious Learning in Middle Years with Dr. Leyton SchnellertPlace has a history, often we are unconscious of it. It is our responsibility to think about the indigeneity of our place and learn about different perspectives. We can help students develop a sense of responsibility for the land. Dr. Leyton Schnellert: Twitter @LeytonSchnell Website: https://leytonschnellert.com Today through zoom, Dr. Leyton Schnellert is joining us to talk about place-concious learning in the middle school years. Leyton is an associate professor in the UBC’s department of curriculum & pedagogy and Eleanor rix professor of rural teacher education. He has been a middle...
2021-05-1735 minTeach OutdoorsSocial-Emotional Learning Outdoors with Miriam MillerLet’s discuss the intersection between social-emotional learning and learning outdoors with Miriam Miller!Visit mentoringnatureconnections.wordpress.com for outdoor learning resources as well as workshop and consulting opportunities. Casel reviews and recommends SEL programs that can be adopted into classroom practice. casel.org Investigating and discussing how outdoor learning can be a way we can practice and apply SEL. The importance of using nature routines to provide safety and consistency for our learners (e.g., a gathering circle, a sit spot). Mind...
2021-05-0530 minTeach OutdoorsLearning With Purpose and Place with Alexa CharlesOur guest tonight is Alexa Charles who is a Mentoring Support Teacher for the Coquitlam district. She leads us through her journey of “Learning with Purpose and Place in SD43” and how she infuses an ethnography lens with her documentation. Alexa Charles Information:She curates a blog entitled, “Learning with Purpose and Place in SD43.”Follow her on Twitter @MsCharlesSD43 Other Inspirational People We Chatted About:Megan Zeni @RoomtoplayDr. Gillian Judson (Walking Curriculum) @perfinker CBEEN (Columbia Basin Enviro...
2021-04-1928 minTeach OutdoorsShelley Moore: Inclusive and Competency Based Learning in NatureShelley Moore is the author of One Without the Other: Stories of unity through diversity and inclusion. Her website blogsomemoore.com has numerous resources and information about her endless work in this complex field of inclusive education and competency-based learning. Shelley also consults throughout BC, Canada and across north America. Shelley's Social Media Info:blogsomemoore.com @tweetsomemoore We asked the Twittersphere if they had questions for Shelley about inclusion and outdoor learning. We tackled 4 questions: 1)Alyssa Stapleton asked: "How might the universal design principles be adapte...
2021-03-2836 minTeach OutdoorsCollaborative Teaching with April PikkarainenApril Pikkarainen is our guest tonight to talk about the importance of collaborative teaching. April and I taught in a collaborative setting for 2 years where we engaged in daily outdoor learning experiences with our 44 Kindergarten and Grade 1 learners. Amazing!! I hope you have fun listening to our journey and what we learned from this experience. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions please visit and contact me through mentoringnatureconnections.wordpress.com What We Talk About Today:*collaborative teaching in a K/1 classroom*how o...
2021-03-2222 minTeach OutdoorsLiteracy and Outdoor Learning with Faye BrownlieHave you ever wondered how to infuse literacy with your outdoor adventures? Nature is a literacy-rich environment, a place where we can experiment with language in many ways. Our land provides us with an inherently play-based environment where we can explore literacy in an informal way. We can expand our vocabulary, develop conversational skills, recount stories and events, and the list goes on and on. And this isn’t just for our youngest learners, we can all develop our language through play and our outdoor environment is a very powerful tool that we can use to help us on that...
2021-03-1325 minTeach OutdoorsMathematics and Outdoor Learning with Janice NovakowskiIn today's episode of Mentoring Nature Connections, we are looking at how to infuse mathematics into our outdoor learning adventures. Our guest tonight is Janice Novakowski who is a K-12 mathematics and numeracy consultant for the Richmond district in BC. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia, working with pre-service teachers and is on the board of directors of the Vancouver reggio association and facilitates the BC Reggio-Inspired Mathematics Project. What we discuss today:*Looking at the world through a mathematical lens! Where does math live out...
2021-03-0132 min
Teach OutdoorsPlace-Based Learning Through Story and Mapping with Kelsey KellerMentoring Nature Connections is all about sharing our experiences and questions about outdoor explorations. I'm hoping you'll join us on our journey of investigating nature with our learners. Today we are joined by Kelsey Keller, a Grade 3/4/5 Montessori teacher at Baker Drive in Coquitlam, BC. Together we are exploring the topic of place-based learning and how we make the connection between story, perspective, and mapping. Key questions we are going to tackle today include:How can we see place as being our teacher?How can we uncover the history of our land?Ho...
2021-02-2630 minThe Lyme 360 Podcast: Heal+E28: Two Purple Carrots, Lauren KellerLauren Keller is a Lyme and Chronic Illness Warrior who founded Two Purple Carrots after learning how to heal herself. Listen now to learn Lauren's tips for starting to heal starting with the foundations of health: detoxing, intuition, mind-body connection, internal organ functions, nutrition, and EMF and mold exposure.To learn more about the podcast go to https://www.lyme360.comI put together a Free Detox for Lyme Checklist for you. Click here to get your copy:https://lyme360.com/podcast-checklist/To learn more about o...
2020-11-1732 min
The Tune Project PodcastThe Value of Live Performance In A Technological Age w/ Will MacLeanIn this episode, Will MacLean joins me for a candid discussion about the new wave of folk and bluegrass musicians, appreciating live performance in an age where technology is king, life on the road, and much more! In this episode, Will also shares some of his original songs, including "Cough Drop", "Not Sugarfoot Rag", and more.Notable mentions:- The Cleverly's- Will MacLean Band- The Cleverly's 2019 album, "Blue"- Karen Baloo's upcoming album, "The Deer's Cry"
2019-12-1541 min
Your Purposeful Life with Adrian StarksThe Vision Board Of Our Lives with Lauren MacleanSend us a textEpisode: 26Life is all about turning Goals into Reality and on today's podcast episode, Adrian Starks & Lauren Maclean will share some powerful techniques to attracting what you truly desire. Resources for Lauren MacleanFollow Lauren Maclean on: Website: http://heartandhaven.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heart.and.haven/Resources for the host, Adrian Starks:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/adrianstarks FREE EBOOK download : Finding Your Inner Championhttps://connectnowbusinessnetwork.com/eb...
2019-06-0830 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 47: A conversation with George Bob-Milliar and Lauren MacLean about student protests at KNUST in GhanaDon't miss our first episode featuring an interview conducted at the African Studies Association annual meeting last week. We chat with George Bob-Milliar and Lauren MacLean about recent student protests at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where George is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of History and Political Studies. Lauren was on campus during the protests visiting Ghana for research; she is the Arthur F. Bentley Chair and Professor of political science at Indiana University at Bloomington. In addition to telling the story of how the KNUST protests unfolded and the grievances students h...
2018-12-0843 min