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Snow Much Fun: The Magic of Winter Learning with April Zajko

January 28, 2025 • Lauren MacLean • Season 3 • Episode 7

Welcome 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 connecting nature, art, and wellness shines through as she inspires educators worldwide to bring outdoor learning into their classrooms.

In this episode, April shares her expertise on winter outdoor education, including:
The unique learning opportunities winter provides.
How to keep students warm and comfortable.
Tips for overcoming common winter challenges.
Must-have materials for outdoor winter learning.
Activities, subjects, and safety tips for winter exploration.

We also discuss accessibility, inclusivity, and why winter is a season worth celebrating in outdoor education.

Finally, I share updates about my online coaching program, Thrive Outside: Grow Your Teaching Space, starting February 12, 2025, and upcoming workshops across BC. For more details, visit teachoutdoors.ca or reach out to me directly at lauren@teachoutdoors.ca.

Bundle up and join us for this inspiring conversation!