Rainbow Skies for Teachers
Hey there, amazing teachers—this podcast is for YOU! Whether you’re just starting your teaching journey or you're a seasoned educator seeking inspiration, Rainbow Skies for Teachers is here to help you thrive in and out of the classroom.
We’re Ashleigh and Alisha, your enthusiastic hosts and co-founders of Rainbow Sky Creations. With 20+ years of combined experience in primary education, we’re dedicated to sharing practical advice, supercharged tips, and game-changing strategies to help you succeed as a teacher.
Whether it’s crafting engaging lessons or perfecting your classroom management, we’ve got your back. We're on a mission to lead an education revolution; one inspired teacher at a time….
There are rainbows ahead, and together, we're unstoppable!
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Rainbow Skies for Teachers
88. Outdoor Classrooms: Big Benefits, Simple Steps
This week we venture beyond the traditional classroom with Victoria Hackett from Outdoor Classrooms, an expert in weaving nature, play, and purpose into everyday teaching. With over a decade of experience championing outdoor education, Victoria shares how learning gardens and nature-based activities can do wonders for student wellbeing, regulation, and overall engagement—and just as importantly, how they can reignite a teacher’s sense of joy and curiosity too.
From the science behind nature’s calming effects to practical ideas that fit even the tiniest outdoor spaces (yes, even city schools!), we unpack how outdoor learning supports child development, deepens inquiry, and aligns beautifully with curriculum goals like literacy and numeracy.
Key Takeaways from this episode:
- How outdoor learning helps students regulate
- The developmental benefits of sensory-rich outdoor experiences
- Why nature can help teachers as well as their students
- Creative ways to meet literacy and numeracy outcomes through learning outdoors
- Tips for making the most of small or urban environments
- Why outdoor learning doesn’t stop when the weather turns
- One small action teachers can take tomorrow to bring nature into their classroom
If you’ve ever wished for calmer students, more meaningful learning, or simply a change of scenery, this episode is your gentle nudge to step outside and teach in a way that feels joyful, grounded, and sustainable.
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Rainbows ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh
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Victoria’s Website: www.outdoor-classrooms.com
Listen to Victoria’s Podcast: The Outdoor Classrooms Podcast
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