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Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
Do you need innovative strategies to strengthen your school culture and spark student growth? This podcast is your go-to resource for coaches, teachers, administrators, and families seeking to create dynamic and engaging learning environments.
In each episode, you'll discover how to unite educators and caregivers to support students, tackle common classroom challenges, and cultivate an atmosphere where every learner can thrive.
With over 25 years of experience as a teacher and coach, host Olivia Wahl curates episodes with insights from more than 150 expert interviews, offering practical tips that bridge the gap between school and home.
Tune in every Monday and Friday for actionable strategies and inspirational stories that can transform your approach and make a real impact on learning.
Start with a fan-favorite episode today (S5E1: Inside the Secret Moves of Expert Teachers with John Hattie) and take the first step towards transforming your educational environment!
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
Why Cardboard Boxes Beat $10,000 Playgrounds
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Discover the power of loose parts in creating engaging, natural play spaces that boost creativity, student engagement, and active learning! In this reel clip with Rusty Keeler, we explore how simple, low-cost materials can transform any outdoor environment—whether it's a school playground, backyard, or homeschool setting—into a space where children thrive.
Learn why traditional playground equipment like monkey bars isn't enough, and how natural elements like rolling hills, sand, water, mud, trees, gardens, and loose materials empower students to take control of their environment. This approach supports the whole child, promotes student participation, inspires creativity, and creates opportunities for collaborative problem-solving.
Perfect for teachers, education coaches, school administrators, parents, homeschoolers, and anyone interested in innovative teaching, culturally responsive teaching, and creating inclusive classrooms where every child can succeed.
What You'll Learn:
✅ Why loose parts are essential for natural play spaces
✅ How to design outdoor environments that inspire students without breaking the bank
✅ The connection between natural play, student motivation, and student success
✅ Practical teaching tips for incorporating nature into your educational setting
✅ How loose parts support equity in education and the pro-kid mindset
Whether you're focused on lesson planning, instructional strategies, school improvement, or creating stronger home-school connections, this video offers education strategies that support empowered educators and thriving students.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction: The Importance of Loose Parts
0:15 - Designing Natural Play Spaces vs Traditional Playgrounds
0:35 - What Makes a Natural Play Environment
0:50 - The Power of Loose Parts in Any Yard
1:05 - How Loose Parts Boost Creativity & Collaboration
1:20 - Student Engagement Through Environmental Control
1:35 - Making Natural Play Accessible & Affordable
1:50 - Final Thoughts: Transform Your Space Today
🚀📚 Watch Part One (https://youtu.be/hwx1X65Og7M) & Part Two (https://youtu.be/u3z8T-q-SHg) of our @schoolutionspodcast S5E19 interview.
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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🎵 Music: Benjamin Wahl
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When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
