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In this Outdoor Classroom Tour and Talk we are talking with CIRCLE Member Katies Minor about her how her family childcare program evolved into the Wonderforest School. In this episode, we learn about Katies start-up journey, and how she brings adventure, fun, and learning outdoors. Not matter where you are in the process of creating an outdoor classroom, this episode; along with the Wonderforest School mission if full of golden nuggets.MEET KATIE: CIRCLE Member Katie Minor is a wife and mother of 5 children ranging from 20 years old down to 2 years old. She has worked in the early childhood education field for 15 years. Katie runs her own family daycare and has taught kindergarten, school-aged children, toddlers, preschool, pre-k, and children with all levels of abilities. Katie is currently a nature-based teacher certified as well as a Tinkergarten teacher. Katie decided to start Wonderforest to provide a safe learning environment that is more developmentally appropriate as opposed to the traditional classroom. She is a firm believer that it takes a village to raise a child.CONNECT WITH KATIE: FACEBOOK... Wonderforest SchoolINSTAGRAM... wonderforest_SchoolTIKTOK... katieminor83Website: https://wonderforestschool.square.siteCONNECT WITH VICTORIA: EMAILOUTDOOR CLASSROOM RESOURCES:The Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE MembershipThe Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp Seeds of Inspiration for Outdoor Learning Card DeckFREE PDF Library of Nature-Based Children's Books & Weekly Seedling News

Kids today only spend half as much time playing outside as we did. It can be a hassle to get them bundled up and to the playground on a drizzly spring afternoon– or to clean half the floors in your house after a trip to your own snowy backyard. But there are many skills that kids gain both from self-directed and “purposeful play,” and experts say that's particularly true when that play happens outdoors. Our guest Meghan Fitzgerald is the co-founder of Tinkergarten, which offers purposeful play opportunities for children and families that gets them away from screens and outdoors together in nature. Meghan tells us her favorite get-them-outside activities, and why even the coldest or rainiest days offer rewards that really are worth bundling everyone up.  Here are links to some writing on the topic that we discuss in this episode:  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/04/parenting/kids-winter-play-outside.html https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/parenting/viking-parenting-childhood-risk-fresh-air-mental-health/?fbclid=IwAR2sM-84dC7xYVEmyMLjKG7ijFQCm2QiIQOr1AZoPJpDTfFZm-mXVeRG2No https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/6-reasons-children-need-to-play-outside-2018052213880 And our episode "Danger Babies": https://www.toddlerpurgatory.com/danger-babies-why-are-some-kids-such-risk-takers/ Special thanks to this month's sponsors: Stellar Eats creates healthy treats with delicious flavor and perfect texture using 8 (or fewer) real food ingredients because we want you to enjoy your favorite foods and feel amazing. To get 20% off your next order, use promo code TODDLER20 at StellarEats.com. Hungryroot is the easiest way to get fresh, high-quality food delivered to your door. They've got healthy groceries and simple recipes, all in one place To get 30% off your first delivery and free veggies, go to Hungryroot.com/TODDLER. Magnetic Me was created to make dressing easier with magnetic closures. No snaps, no buttons…no fuss You can try Magnetic Me for yourself by visiting magneticme.com and using code TODDLER for 20% off your next order.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a closer look at Wasatch Nature School with Kristy Nuttall. This is an Outdoor Classrooms Tour and Talk. Members of the CIRCLE have access to the visual tour in our membership dashboard. This episode is a conversation that includes: Kristy's journey BEFORE coming to Wasatch Nature School.An overview of Wasatch Nature School and how it has evolved over the years.An overview description of Wasatch outdoor learning spaces.Challenges Kristy has faced in her outdoor teaching practice and classroom. Stories about how Kristy pivoted and used these challenges as opportunities for her outdoor classroom. Where Kristy finds inspiration for her nature-based curriculum. Tips or tricks for Teaching and Learning in Winter outdoors.The use of Nature-Based books outdoors.MEET KRISTY: Kristy Nuttall is a world traveler and has spent time living in Alaska, California, Arizona, Virginia, Oklahoma, Michigan, Turkey, Mexico, Paraguay, India, Texas, and Utah. Kristy has a socio-cultural anthropology degree from Brigham Young University and a master's degree in Teaching English as a second language from Central Michigan University. She has published an academic anthropology chapter in Roads to Change in Maya Guatemala. Kristy is married to James Nuttall, and they have four adventurous boys, two wiley cats, and a very spunky dog. She loves exploring the outdoors so much with her boys that she delved into leading outdoor education programs including Tinkergarten and scouting. Now she is a Forest Kindergarten and Advanced Nature Study teacher at Wasatch Nature School in Provo, Utah. She loves connecting kids to the wonders of nature, stories, and each other in the magical space of an outdoor classroom. Just this year Wasatch Nature School is transitioning from being a private school to being a non-profit organization.Find her on Instagram at @kristy_roser_nuttallCONNECT WITH VICTORIA: FREE Seedling Newsletter WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.comEMAIL: Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.comInstagram: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/Facebook: Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1OUTDOOR CLASSROOM RESOURCES:The Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE MembershipThe Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp Seeds of Inspiration for Outdoor Learning Card Deck

Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College   International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education Natural Start Alliance   Books: An Earthworm's Life by John Himmelman   Carl and the Meaning of Life by Deborah Freedman   Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth by Mary McKenna Siddals   Darwin's Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular by Polly Owen   Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin   Hello, Garden Bugs: A High Contrast Book by duopress labs   How to Say Hello to a Worm: A First Guide to Outside by Kari Percival   The Worm: The Disgusting Critters Series by Elise Gravel   This is a Book to Read with a Worm by Jodi Wheeler-Toppen   We Dig Worms by Kevin McClosky   Wiggling Worms at Work by Wendy Pfeffer   Worm Weather by Jean Taft   Yucky Worms by Vivian French   The Worm Project by Illinois Early Learning Project https://illinoisearlylearning.org/pa/projects/worm-project/   The Worms are Dancing by Alissa Lange, Lynn Lodien, and Anna Lowe in Science & Children https://www.ecstemlab.com/uploads/4/0/3/5/40359017/langelodienlowe.pdf   Growing Up Wild—Wriggling Worms by Project Wild https://www.fishwildlife.org/projectwild/growing-wild/resources/wiggling-worms   Earthworm Digging Activity for Kids by Tinkergarten https://tinkergarten.com/activities/friends-in-low-places   The Adventures of Herman by University of Illinois Extension https://web.extension.illinois.edu/worms/   Invasive Worms—Asian Jumping Worm https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/terrestrial/invertebrates/asian-jumping-worm   Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoosePartsPlay/   Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutsideMichiana/   Loose Parts Nature Play Website: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/

Kids today only spend half as much time playing outside as we did. It can be a hassle to get them bundled up and to the playground on a drizzly spring afternoon – or to clean half the floors in your house after a trip to your own snowy backyard. But there are many skills that kids gain both from self-directed and “purposeful play,” and experts say that's particularly true when that play happens outdoors. Our guest Meghan Fitzgerald is the co-founder of Tinkergarten, which offers purposeful play opportunities for children and families that gets them away from screens and outdoors together in nature. Meghan tells us her favorite get-them-outside activities - and why even the coldest or rainiest days offer rewards that really are worth bundling everyone up.  Links!  Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan for The New York Times: "Yes, Your Kids Can Play Outside All Winter" Helen Russell for Grazia: "He can't read yet, but he can build a campfire: welcome to Viking parenting" Claire McCarthy, MD, for Harvard Health Blog: "6 reasons children need to play outside" And our episode Danger Babies Special thanks to our sponsors for this month: DockAtot is the premium lifestyle brand made for the modern parent, with elegant cushions, swaddlers, and more. Get 15% off at dockatot.com with the code LAUGHING. Honeylove shapewear is the secret sauce you need for your everyday wardrobe. Get 20% off at honeylove.com with the code LAUGHING.  Misfits Market is an affordable online grocery service that makes shopping easy, quick, and fun. Visit get.misfitsmarket.com/LAUGHING30 by Dec. 31st to get 30% off your first order. Ready, Set, Food! helps prevent food allergies in children. Go to readysetfood.com/todpurgs & use code TODPURGS for 15% off your first order.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl talks to Sarah, an avid camper, van-life advocate, pre-school teacher, and mother of two about "Hiking Thru Life," living with your mother-in-law, and what makes a top-tier trail mix.Hiking Thru Life podcast:https://hikingthrulife.net/podcast-episode-101-my-little-legs-with-remona-htoo/My Little Legs, Children's Book:https://www.amazon.com/My-Little-Legs-Remona-Htoo/dp/0578328224?crid=3ULIOXN5C9QCV&keywords=my+little+legs&qid=1660495054&sprefix=my+little+legs,aps,189&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=htl0f-20&linkId=f5938e5731339a99fd35f110b964f4cb&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Get to know our own emotions—Atlas of the Heart, Brene Brown, on HBO Max Recognize inherent aspect of loose parts to allow children to work out issues and meet needs. Specific “kit” around SEL topics—emotions, faces, etc. Include books around SEL in other kits, such as I'm Done in a beaver kit, Let's Make Faces by Hanoch Piven and How are you peeling? in an emotions kit, Be a Tree in a tree kit or just on its own (see book list below). Create a “calm down” kit. Include lots of options for interacting with animals and dramatic play—puppets, costumes, fabrics, stuffed animals, plastic animals, etc. Tinkergarten—lots of videos, blogs, and other resources SEL theory   Loose Parts Nature Play Kits Podcast Episode Loose Parts Nature Play SEL Kits Handout Deconstructive Play Handout   Nature/Loose Parts Connected SEL Book Suggestions from Megan Gessler *Some of Carla's favorite books for Loose Parts that were on Megan's list Developing Kinship and Empathy Growth Mindset Becoming Agents of Change A Friend to Nature Listen Stick and Stone Peace is an Offering You are never alone Here and now Outside In Wonder Walkers   *Beautiful Oops Whistle for Willie Going Places The Magical Yet Flight School I am the Storm *Be a Maker *Ada Twist, Scientist *Rosie Revere, Engineer You are a Beautiful Beginning *Made by Maxine *Boxitects Maybe *Jabari Tries The Thing Lou Couldn't Do Say Something I am Courage I am One *The Most Magnificent Thing *What Do you do with an Idea? Chance? Problem? *The Fort Seeds and Trees *Iggy Peck Architect Lala's Words Change Sings Tree Lady     Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoosePartsPlay/   Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutsideMichiana/   Loose Parts Nature Play Website: http://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com

In der Mittagsfolge sprechen wir heute mit Dorothee Monschau, Head of Brand von Preply, über die erfolgreiche Series-C-Finanzierungsrunde in Höhe von 50 Millionen US-Dollar. Preply ist eine globale Online-Sprachlernplattform, auf der hunderttausende Lernende von rund 32.000 Lehrenden in mehr als 50 Sprachen unterrichtet werden. Die Mehrheit der Lehrenden stammen aus Deutschland, Österreich, der Ukraine, der Schweiz, Russland, Polen und Serbien. Im Privatkundengeschäft hat sich die Zahl der User seit 2020 vervierfacht und im Geschäftskundengeschäft gab es alleine im Jahr 2021 eine Verdreifachung. Zu dem Kundenstamm gehören u.a. McKinsey, Mercedes und TikTok. Preply wurde im Jahr 2012 von Dmytro Voloshyn, Kirill Bigai und Serge Lukianov in Kiew gegründet. Die Hauptniederlassungen liegen jedoch in den USA und Europa. Im Rahmen des Krieges in der Ukraine hat die Sprachlernplattform einige Initiativen zur ukrainischen Unterstützung gestartet. Dazu gehört u.a. die Kampagne „Botschaften für die Ukraine“, bei der über 7.000 Unterstützungsnachrichten aus über 80 Sprachen ins Ukrainische übersetzt wurden. Mittlerweile arbeiten mehr als 400 Mitarbeitende aus 58 Nationen in 30 Ländern für das junge Unternehmen. In einer Series-C-Finanzierungsrunde hat Preply nun 50 Millionen US-Dollar eingesammelt. Der EdTech Investor mit Sitz in San Francisco namens Owl Ventures hat die Finanzierungsrunde angeführt. Mit einem verwalteten Kapital von über 2 Milliarden US-Dollar zählt der Risikokapitalgeber zum volumenstärksten VC im Bereich der Bildungstechnologie. Zu den Portfoliounternehmen gehören u.a. Labster, Quizlet, Workera, uLesson, Untapped, Tinkergarten, BetterLesson, Byjus, Degreed, Dreambox, MasterClass, Raftr, Hazel, Imbellus und Thrive. Weitere Investoren sind Swisscom Ventures und Orbit Capital. Die Bestandsinvestoren Diligent Capital, Hoxton Ventures, Educapital und Evli Growth Partners unterstützten ebenfalls die Serie C. Zudem beteiligte sich der Business Angel Przemyslaw Gacek, der u.a. Grupa Pracuj mitgegründet hat. Mit dem frischen Kapital möchte Preply das internationale Wachstum weiter vorantreiben. One more thing wird präsentiert von OMR Reviews – Finde die richtige Software für Dein Business. Wenn auch Du Dein Lieblingstool bewerten willst, schreibe eine Review auf OMR Reviews unter https://moin.omr.com/insider. Dafür erhältst du einen 15€ Amazon Gutschein.

In this episode, we talk with Meghan Fitzgerald. Meghan, alongside her husband, is the co-founder of Tinkergarten, a program promoting outdoor learning activities for children and giving support to families on the topic of child development. We talk about a variety of topics that families face today including screen time, finding ways to get outdoors, building community in your area, and most importantly what Tinkergarten is all about. If you are a parent, caregiver, outdoor lover or advocate for kids, this episode is for you! Website: https://tinkergarten.com/ #OutdoorsAll4 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outdoorsall4 Links and items mentioned in this episode! ---- Ella's Wool: https://ellaswool.com Use code HIKINGTHRULIFE2020 to save 10% ---- Hiking Thru Life gear: hikingthrulife.net/shop Ways to support Hiking Thru Life: hikingthrulife.net/support Be a guest on the podcast: hikingthrulife.net/podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hiking-thru-life/support

Kids today only spend half as much time playing outside as we did. It can be a hassle to get them bundled up and to the playground on a drizzly spring afternoon– or to clean half the floors in your house after a trip to your own snowy backyard. But there are many skills that kids gain both from self-directed and “purposeful play,” and experts say that's particularly true when that play happens outdoors. Our guest Meghan Fitzgerald is the co-founder of Tinkergarten, which offers purposeful play opportunities for children and families that gets them away from screens and outdoors together in nature. Meghan tells us her favorite get-them-outside activities, and why even the coldest or rainiest days offer rewards that really are worth bundling everyone up.  Here are links to some writing on the topic that we discuss in this episode:  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/04/parenting/kids-winter-play-outside.html https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/parenting/viking-parenting-childhood-risk-fresh-air-mental-health/?fbclid=IwAR2sM-84dC7xYVEmyMLjKG7ijFQCm2QiIQOr1AZoPJpDTfFZm-mXVeRG2No https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/6-reasons-children-need-to-play-outside-2018052213880 And our episode "Danger Babies": https://www.toddlerpurgatory.com/danger-babies-why-are-some-kids-such-risk-takers/ Special thanks to this month's sponsors: Athletic Greens supports your sleep quality, energy, immune system and more with just one scoop per day! Get a one-year supply of Vitamin D plus 5 free travel packs at athleticgreens.com/laughing. Daily Harvest delivers delicious harvest bowls, flatbreads, smoothies, and more built on organic fruits and vegetables. Go to dailyharvest.com/laughing to get up to $40 off your first box! Outschool's fun online classes help kids get excited about learning. To save $15 off your child's first class, go to outschool.com/toddler and use the code TODDLER. Peloton has thousands of workouts on their app for every goal, day, and mood! We're fans of the yoga, meditation, and dance cardio, but there's truly something for everyone. Learn more: onepeloton.com. Snow Days taste like the pizza bites we remember eating as kids, but without the junk! Use promo code TODDLER to save $15 off your first order at www.snowdays.com/TODDLER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with Emily Isenbarger. Emily is a podcast host of the Happy Outdoor Family podcast. She first published her podcast a few weeks before I released mine. I've enjoyed listening to her podcast and talking with her about podcasting. Emily does a great job at prioritizing outdoor play for her three daughters and has homeschooled them for the last few years. Now her oldest daughter has started attending public school. She's thriving in this new environment, but it's added some challenges on how to incorporate plenty of outdoor play into her daily routine. Emily has gotten creative! From running laps around the house after school to doing early morning playground time, Emily is ensuring her daughter is still getting the outdoor time she needs to thrive! Our conversation is all about outdoor play and how to sneak in more outdoor playtime on a public school schedule. Emily's favorite outdoor gear: a metal bucket! Tinkergarten classes: https://tinkergarten.com/ Happy Outdoor Families link: https://anchor.fm/emily-isenbarger Happy Outdoor Families Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyoutdoorfamilies/  Outdoorsy Families Website: https://www.outdoorsyfamilies.com/  Outdoorsy Families Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outdoorsy.families/ 

Meghan Fitzgerald has combined her many professional and personal experiences with her passion for learning, play, and nature, to create Tinkergarten, a program that supports caregivers in providing children with powerful outdoor play experiences.  In this episode, she shares her insights on how and why playing in nature benefits every child's development and supports healthier, happier growth. Show Notes at:  https://notjustcute.com/podcast/episode46

Welcome to Happy Outdoor Families, the podcast that encourages and equips families to spend more time exploring and playing together outside. I am your host, Emily Isenbarger, and I hope that as you listen in each week you will feel inspired and excited about reconnecting your kids, and yourselves, with the outdoors - whatever that looks like for you. Join with me as we dive into the beauty, the benefits, and the challenges of taking life outside. Thanks for listening! I am so excited to be back with you and today we are talking about prioritizing the outdoors in our homeschool routine. I absolutely love free, unstructured time outside. But there are also a number of activities that we plan and carry out more intentionally and find a lot of value in those things too. Today i'm sharing three ways that we incorporate the outdoors into our homeschool and preschool learning - through weekly nature groups, Tinkergarten classes, and through simply taking our lessons into the backyard or park. These also happen to be my favorite parts of homeschooling and i hope that these ideas can bring some joy to your home as well. My Tinkergarten page: https://www.tinkergarten.com/leaders/emily.isenbarger?&tga=2b2a57b86ac0 My FAVORITE bins for homeschool supplies: https://www.michaels.com/14.5qt-latchmate-plus-mint-storage-box-with-tray-by-simply-tidy/10467879.html?r=g&cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_US_N_Papercraft_N_Smart_BOPIS_N-_-&Kenshoo_ida=&kpid=go_cmp-9972406487_adg-102401876362_ad-433378147614_pla-1408204284127_dev-c_ext-_prd-10467879&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm9yJBhDTARIsABKIcGa-H13J_Z4TlmWkWwpmCkiBzqjq2VyaLCd0fAstG1B6ZX7mf_5o9OQaAhYuEALw_wcB Acoustic/Folk Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic​Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/acoustic-folk-instrume...​Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/YKdXVnaHfo8

In this episode, we connect with Meghan Fitzgerald, Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer of Tinkergarten. Meghan discusses the impact of nature play on early development and the role that parents can play in support of their child's playful learning. 

Meghan Fitzgerald is the Chief Learning Officer of Tinkergarten, a company she co-founded with her partner Brian. Together, they support families to help kids learn via well-designed, outdoor play experiences. Meghan's experience, within Tinkergarten and as a long-time educator and learner, inspires this conversation and the story she and David craft together. They explore the magical ways the natural world offers opportunities for connection, empathy, and collaboration. Reminding us that both giving and receiving are part of connection. Head over to Sparkle Stories to listen to the story created from this conversation. Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial of Sparkle Stories using the code STORYING by signing up here.   For more about our guest and a transcript of this episode, please visit our website https://thestoryingproject.com/

Erika McLemore is a mom and teacher that loves to get outside and play! She holds a BS from the US Naval Academy and is a former naval officer. She currently leads Tinkergarten classes in Cedar Park, Texas, where she lives with her husband and three young children, and also works as the Community Manager for Tinkergarten, which is how I first became acquainted with Erika. Erika is a citizen of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion and helping families across the country learn and connect with the indigenous history of our land. I am so excited to have Erika here today to share some of her knowledge with us! Some helpful links and resources: Find out about your region's indigenous populations: native-land.ca Warrior Kids Podcast: https://warriorkidspodcast.com/ Books Erika shared: We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell - https://amzn.to/37fvJXf We Are Still here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know by Traci Sorell - https://amzn.to/2UMBusG Acoustic/Folk Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic​Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/acoustic-folk-instrume...​Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/YKdXVnaHfo8

In today's episode, I talk to Meghan Fitzgerald - Founder and Chief Learning Officer of Tinkergarten, and mom of 3. Hear why nature is good for kids and their development, how being bored helps innovation, why fewer toys can lead to longer play, the perks of quiet time, and how Tinkergarten helps kids learn through the power of play. Connect with Meghan at Tinkergarten.com and on Facebook and Instagram at @Tinkergarten 

Welcome back to Playtime! This is the segment of the podcast designed for kids to listen to outside, with their grown ups. This week we are making a campfire to cook a fabulous feast. The supplies that you will need for today's playtime are sticks - you don't need to gather these together - in fact the search for sticks is part of the fun! But some nature spaces don't have a lot of sticks naturally, so I list this in case you are in a situation where you might need to bring in some sticks from outside your normal play space. You will also want to have some leaves, and other nature objects to be used for imaginary food play. Some plates, and a pot or pan are also great additions to this play. This week I mention Tinkergarten as a fun option for joining an outdoor play class! See the links below for more information: Join my virtual Tinkergarten classes: https://tinkergarten.com/leaders/emily.isenbarger?&tga=2b2a57b86ac0 Or - find Tinkergarten classes in your area: https://tinkergarten.com/home?&tga=2b2a57b86ac0 Background music: Walk by ikson: http://www.soundcloud.com/ikson​Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/szEfp07r5Cg

In this episode, Sinclair Ceasar III talks about his journey with mental health, the joys and challenges of being a black father and how faith has been a factor in his journey! So many funny moments in this first-ever episode of Time to Heal. Enjoy! Transcript available here: https://timetohealpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/03/19/mental-health-and-black-fatherhood-with-sinclair-ceasar-iii/ Braille version available upon request. ---------------------------------------- Learn more about Sinclair here: www.sinclairceasar.com ---------------------------------------- Have you heard about Tinkergarten? If you have kids in your life, check out this proactively-healing outdoor, play-based class. You could even join one of Emily's upcoming classes! Thanks to Jesse Blake Rundle for the music! Thank you to the ever-talented, Erin Drew for her production help. Check out her business, On Brand Voice, for innovative copywriting and voiceover solutions. ---------------------------------------- Time to Heal is made possible by the support of listeners like you!! No donation is too small, and every dollar is appreciated! Learn more here: https://anchor.fm/emily-iannuzzelli/support ---------------------------------------- #heal # healing # health # mentalhealth #timetoheal #mentalhealth #blackfatherhood #intersectionality #parenthood #Job #ADHD #bipolar #faith --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/emily-iannuzzelli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/emily-iannuzzelli/support

One of the big things when you go camping with kids it what to do when you get there.  You want to explore, but also take the opportunity to learn and discover more about the environment and the space that you have traveled to.  We had the best time talking to Erika McLemore.  Erika works for Tinkergarten but also has a strong focus in learning about and teaching your kids more regarding indigenous lands and history.  We discussed ways that you can research more about the history of the places you visit and the land that you are on.  Erika wrote a great post about this  here on the Tinkergarten website, and it references another page we discuss that were you can see the native land that you are on, which is native-land.ca.  If you are looking for a great reference and resource on what to do with kids while you are camping or how to make the adventure more enjoyable, this is a good episode to check out!  You can follow Erika on Instagram @sitbymyfire to learn more!

Welcome to Time to Heal, a podcast about hope and healing.  This podcast is an exploration of healing in its myriad of forms.  Every episode features the wit and wisdom of a different kind of healer, and every episode has a transcript.   Transcript available here: https://timetohealpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/02/22/official-trailer Braille version available upon request. ---------------------------------------- Thanks to... Our sponsor, Tinkergarten!  If you have kids in your life, check out this proactively-healing outdoor, play-based class.  You could even join one of Emily's upcoming classes! The ever-talented, Erin Drew for her production help. Check out her business, On Brand Voice, for innovative copywriting and voiceover solutions. ---------------------------------------- Time to Heal is made possible by the support of listeners like you!!  No donation is too small, and every dollar is appreciated!  Learn more here: https://anchor.fm/emily-iannuzzelli/support #heal #timetoheal #pandemic #medicine #doctor #hospital #creativity #broken #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #body #astrology #scars #beestingtherapy #purposeoflife #emilyiannuzzelli #andymcintyre #aileendas #keighleeanastasia #thehoneyhuntress #nazirahkamen #davidakaljaggs #alexhewett #shervonlaurice #derrickweston Follow the pod on Twitter, Instagram or connect with us on Facebook.www.timetohealpodcast.wordpress.com. wCt7qwZqtAWzWyFfc1Ez --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/emily-iannuzzelli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/emily-iannuzzelli/support

How do you thrive during a pandemic?  The Spring and Summer of 2020 has been unlike any other, and we don’t want to go into Fall the same way.  What if I told you there are things you can do to set your family up to THRIVE?  My guest Meghan Fitzgerald has the answer!!  She is the Co-Founder of Tinkergarten and has spent her professional career educating children.  Meghan has seen how many families are struggling through the pandemic and she has put together a FREE Family Play Book to help families THRIVE even while we are still in the midst of the uncertain world we’re living in. In this episode, we talk about what kids really need, how much time they actually need from us, and how to set your day up for success with quality time anchors.  We also talk about playing safely while social distancing and right now, in this moment in time, OK is good enough!  (YES!!)  If you have never heard of Tinkergarten…run, don’t walk to your computer, and check them out!  What they have to offer is a GAME CHANGER FOR FAMILIES!    About Meghan Fitzgerald After 18 years as an educator, curriculum developer and school leader, Meghan has her dream gig—an entrepreneur/educator/mom who helps families everywhere, including hers, learn outside. Prior to Tinkergarten, Meghan worked as an Elementary School Principal, a Math/Science Specialist & and a teacher in public and private schools in NY, MA and CA. She earned a BA with majors in English and Psychology at Amherst College, an MS in Educational Leadership at Bank Street College, and was trained as a Forest School leader at Bridgwater College, UK. When she is with her kids, Meghan is that unapologetic mom who plays along with them in mud, dances in the pouring rain, and builds a darn good snow igloo with her bare hands.   Facebook and instagram: @tinkergarten.com Pinterest @tinkergarten www.tinkergarten.com   From the podcast:  Go to  www.tinkergarten.com  for the FREE Parent Play Book and sign up for their mailing list.   Here are some tips on how to foster independent play with your kids:   Start out simple.  Use basic elements like an empty cardboard box, a sheet or blanket, or a bowl full of water give kids many, many more directions to go with their play than ready-made toys do, allowing kids to invent imaginative ways to use the materials and iterate as they go.        Invite rather than direct. Kids play longer when they feel like they are the ones directing the action. To make them feel “in the lead”, prompt them with “Would you like to build a fort?” Or, you can just start doing something and that example will be enough to get kids to dive in. Once they are really into it, you can step away, and they’ll be much more likely to stay engaged for having entered in on their own terms.        Set up an inviting environment. Create a play space that will invite or suggest a starting point for play. Check out Part 1 of Tinkergarten’s Independent Play Training Series: Setting up your play station.       Release new materials or “ingredients” slowly and only a few at a time. The fewer the toys, the more creative and focused kids become. Lots of different options can easily overwhelm kids, and they lose interest and focus. So, rather than bombard kids with too many choices right off the bat, hold onto new materials and release them one or two at a time, just when kids seem like they might need a boost in their play.        Pick a “project” for play that can last all week—or longer.  One way to get independent play going for even longer is to set up a “project” or theme for pretend play - pizza shops, rocket ships or big cats, for example. To set it up, designate part of your home for project play.       Find resources that give you lots of ideas for child-led, playful learning. The more you can inspire your child to play, the more you’ll get to that happy place of an engaged child and a satisfied you. This fall, Tinkergarten will be offering Circle Time, an 8-week online session that is led by an experienced Tinkergarten Leader who will guide the class through hours of joyful, purposeful play.        Let them lull. Struggle is an integral part of independent play.  Really, enriching play is full of lulls—those moments of pause or even of boredom are when the real inspiration hits! When you feel the urge to jump in, or when kids ask for your help, count to 10 or so before you respond or ask them, “What could you do now?”   Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com   With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.   Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!    

Simple Machines Outdoors Podcast: https://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/simple-machines-outdoors   Rube Goldberg Machines Podcast Episode: https://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/rube-goldberg-machines   Ramp Investigations Podcast: https://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/rolling-into-physics-ramp-investigations   Natural Start Alliance Conference: https://naturalstart.org/nature-based-early-learning-conference   Tinkergarten: https://tinkergarten.com/activities   Books, Materials and Resources on Amazon   Book Pick: Cultivating Outdoor Classrooms: https://amzn.to/2FCaYKG   Loose Parts Play Facebook Page   Loose Parts Play Facebook Group   Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page   Loose Parts Nature Play Website

Jackie Pantaliano was in public relations for 35 years and in her later 50's she took a leap and changed careers to follow her passion. She works for an organization called Tinkergarten where she is a leader of outdoor education for young children. She also just finished writing a long planned children's book! It does not stop at 60.. she is just getting started! Jackie is so passionate about what she does and truly lights up when she is talking about her work which has so many life building skills! She pointed out an article stating and I could not agree more, that creativity is just as important as literacy! It is the building blocks of of skills that are needed to succeed and shape our world.  Listen in and if you have a child or grandchild ages 2-8 years old check out TInkergarten and the wonderful programming that Jackie does in the South Jersey area, wish they had this for adults.    These conversations are all about inspiring each other , connecting and sharing stories...   Like, Follow & Share to spread the words of positivity   Thank you    Creatively Yours,    Hollis    

Get Hunter's book, Raising Good Humans now! Click here to order and get book bonuses! So many of us are concerned about what will happen (or not happen) with school this fall. Is it safe? What will the schedule be like? The only thing certain is that it will be different. Perhaps we need to broaden our definition of what it means to do school. Perhaps learning could travel outdoors? I talk to Megan Fitzgerald, co-founder of Tinkergarten, about how to support kids best in these times. Takeaways: Outdoors is a safer place for kids to be social and learn right now. We can set up our home environments to optimize independent play. We can teach kids to manage risks playfully. Meghan Fitzgerald alongside her husband, Brian founded Tinkergarten. Meghan previously worked as an Elementary School Principal and teacher as well as a Math/Science Specialist. Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches smart, thoughtful parents on how to create calm and cooperation in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide. Be a part of the tribe! Join the Mindful Parenting membership. Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.

On this week’s episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Dan answer a question about a 3-year-old who forces himself to pee immediately after drinking water. We also have a follow-up question from a parent whose child recently came out to her as trans. Slate’s Evan Urquhart joins the hosts to help advise the parent on how to best support her son.  In Slate Plus: We have a plethora of fun, achievable outdoor DIYs for you to try with your family this summer. Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now to listen and support our work. Recommendations: Dan recommends Perfect Tunes by Emily Gould.  Jamilah recommends Women, Race, & Class by Angela Y. Davis.  Elizabeth recommends the game Tiny Polka Dot. Additional Recommendations and Resources:  Catch “Living Single But With Barbies” on Jamilah’s Instagram.  Get your kids hooked on Oliver’s favorite math game, Prodigy.  “My Parents Still Struggle to Know Me After I Transitioned Late” by Evan Urquhart.  Check out PFLAG, which is a great organization for LGBTQ+ people, their families and allies.  Watch Disclosure. The documentary is currently available on Netflix. Read Hurricane Child and Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender. Watch ContraPoints YouTube videos with your (probably older) kids as a way to prompt conversations about trans issues. Here are two to start with: "Transtrenders” and Gender Critical.   Get creative outside with Buggy and Buddy free, printable scavenger hunts, Youth Squad badges, and Tinkergarten® activities.  Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today’s show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.    Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Dan answer a question about a 3-year-old who forces himself to pee immediately after drinking water. We also have a follow-up question from a parent whose child recently came out to her as trans. Slate’s Evan Urquhart joins the hosts to help advise the parent on how to best support her son.  In Slate Plus: We have a plethora of fun, achievable outdoor DIYs for you to try with your family this summer. Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now to listen and support our work. Recommendations: Dan recommends Perfect Tunes by Emily Gould.  Jamilah recommends Women, Race, & Class by Angela Y. Davis.  Elizabeth recommends the game Tiny Polka Dot. Additional Recommendations and Resources:  Catch “Living Single But With Barbies” on Jamilah’s Instagram.  Get your kids hooked on Oliver’s favorite math game, Prodigy.  “My Parents Still Struggle to Know Me After I Transitioned Late” by Evan Urquhart.  Check out PFLAG, which is a great organization for LGBTQ+ people, their families and allies.  Watch Disclosure. The documentary is currently available on Netflix. Read Hurricane Child and Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender. Watch ContraPoints YouTube videos with your (probably older) kids as a way to prompt conversations about trans issues. Here are two to start with: "Transtrenders” and Gender Critical.   Get creative outside with Buggy and Buddy free, printable scavenger hunts, Youth Squad badges, and Tinkergarten® activities.  Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today’s show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.    Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie chats with Meghan Fitzgerald, co-founder of Tinkergarten, to offer advice for parents that are homeschooling due to school closures. She helps parents redefine ‘success’ when it comes to homeschooling, especially if they have limited time to dedicate to their school’s academic requirements. Meghan also shares insights on how regressions can occur as kids process multiple weeks of social distancing. She discusses how parents can best support children through difficult emotions. Meghan also provides ideas for how to make summer fun and meaningful in the midst of social distancing, as well as advice for mentally and emotionally preparing children to return to school. Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook. Topics Discussed: How to redefine parenting success right now The fear of your child “falling behind”  How to help your child process difficult emotions How to foster independent play to give you more space Ideas to keep summer fun, despite closures How parents can prepare their children, mentally and emotionally on returning to school Show Notes: Learn more on Tinkergarten’s website Find Tinkergarten on Instagram Blog: So Many of Our Kids are Regressing Right Now. What Can We Do About It? Blog: Need a Second to Breathe? Here Are Some Hacks to Foster Your Kids’ Independent Play Blog: Let 'Em Spin. They're Learning. Take the free mini-course at Dr. Elana’s Med School for Moms Learn more about Whole Mamas Pregnancy Program Subscribe to Whole Mamas Weekly Pregnancy Email Series Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram Whole Mamas Podcast Archive After 16 years as an educator, curriculum developer and school leader, Meghan has her dream gig—an entrepreneur/educator/mom who helps families everywhere, including hers, learn outside. Prior to Tinkergarten, Meghan worked as an Elementary School Principal, a Math/Science Specialist & and a teacher in public and private schools in NY, MA and CA. She earned a BA with majors in English and Psychology at Amherst College, an MS in Educational Leadership at Bank Street College, and was trained as a Forest School leader at Bridgwater College, UK. When she is with her kids, Meghan is that unapologetic mom who plays along with them in mud, dances in the pouring rain, and builds a darn good snow igloo with her bare hands. Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

In this episode, we interview Meghan Fitzgerald, Chief Education Officer of Tinkergarten, a program that supports parents and educators with play-based learning at home. We talk about how to set children up for success when returning to a post-quarantine life where social distancing is the norm, reframing the idea of developmental regression, as well as how to cope with the stressors of parenting and educating young children during this time. Resources:  Tinkergarten Website How To Prepare Your Kids And Yourself For Reopening Help Your Kids Make Friends With Masks

Today I bring you my conversation with Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer of Tinkergarten, Meghan Fitzgerald. After 18 years as an educator, curriculum developer and school leader, Meghan has her dream gig—an entrepreneur/educator/mom who helps families everywhere, including hers, learn outside. Tinkergarten is on a mission to elevate the childhood experience. The idea is that children learn through play through bringing families together in a natural place within their community. Today, Meghan will speak to the importance of using nature as a classroom and why it's beneficial for children of all ages.   Find all the resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP119: Nature as a Classroom Let's keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!  Episode Sponsored By:  Skylight Frame

Slides Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oomMwQiRuRHY94MF5AUexZXDEaZxi51CKdrlO28UuMg/edit?usp=sharing Creating a Facebook Group--lots of ideas and suggestions beyond the set up https://www.mitostudios.com/blog/teachers-how-to-create-a-private-school-facebook-group/   Research Paper on Using FB Live https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282251534_FACEBOOK_AS_A_TOOL_FOR_TEACHING_AND_LEARNING   How to go Live: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/facebook-live-guide Going Live: https://www.campussuite.com/blog/how-to-use-facebook-live-at-school?hs_amp=true   Facebook stands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDIn3AopsTM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR_tntKxQ8E Paper towel holder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCF-uPQ4zzo https://simplyfutbol.com/diy-phone-stand/   Examples:  Google spreadsheet of LIVE learning opportunities: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1ktokKTiAJsqRs2hVSS1iDDQf25q-548BmhoAxjHMFPw/htmlview   Preschool Music Time https://m.facebook.com/calvarypreschoolwc/ StoryMakers https://www.facebook.com/makersofstories/videos/217458522836787/ Tinkergarten https://www.facebook.com/tinkergarten/videos/618098505405760/ --note sound quality is bad at beginning and hard to see book illustrations, but has other good ideas.   How to create a private Facebook group: https://www.mitostudios.com/blog/teachers-how-to-create-a-private-school-facebook-group/   20 Zoom Activities: https://fdt-freebies.s3.amazonaws.com/Zoom+Activities.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3pPU56ib6GLmbT3tusOv5DWQi8extO5MM-cZv9gEuWkrVRsrWrnlHxcIw   Book Pick (aff link): A Stick Until https://amzn.to/34n1ET7   Loose Parts Play Facebook Page   Loose Parts Play Facebook Group   Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page   Loose Parts Nature Play Website

Chelsey Bahe Take ‘Em Outside: https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTake-Em-Outside-595238427269256%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C651d5baa68ed4cbdf81808d7b6f67c1c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637179042063813203&sdata=CLXWAxsazXwEAccjr4%2BB1KoqNLEa6c%2BCgpngaNGyXqw%3D&reserved=0 Tinkergarten Parts and wholes lesson: https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinkergarten.com%2Factivities%2Fparts-and-wholes&data=02%7C01%7C%7C651d5baa68ed4cbdf81808d7b6f67c1c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637179042063813203&sdata=OHOfaB5xeam7mxlzPnN5kuYeNM2Ij7XSm7w5nKCC0Ek%3D&reserved=0 Tips from Tinkergarten on destructive play: https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinkergarten.com%2Fblog%2Fwhy-destroying-stuff-is-good-for-our-kids&data=02%7C01%7C%7C651d5baa68ed4cbdf81808d7b6f67c1c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637179042063823197&sdata=lXCZVRzHy5y%2FL%2B%2FOpiwfK30yZo%2BeqZaGR2ZMUT6xWbk%3D&reserved=0 Developmental Need: Dissecting flowers (loose parts and botany): https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheVeryYoungExplorer%2Fposts%2F1004259716612819&data=02%7C01%7C%7C651d5baa68ed4cbdf81808d7b6f67c1c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637179042063823197&sdata=%2Bi%2FIAEpDxQB4Rxt0UV9Lu2mluX4f0sYBUClR2YkdmxE%3D&reserved=0 STEM: taking apart an old electric appliance (hand-held vacuum cleaner): https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheVeryYoungExplorer%2Fposts%2F1003608160011308&data=02%7C01%7C%7C651d5baa68ed4cbdf81808d7b6f67c1c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637179042063823197&sdata=Yl2siVbtHGGr7vLKmO2aSFVcI0ElogntB8Z7WFSJ6FY%3D&reserved=0 https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FInsideOutsideMichiana%2Fposts%2F927909960699153&data=02%7C01%7C%7C651d5baa68ed4cbdf81808d7b6f67c1c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637179042063823197&sdata=aBRTih44VUZqymz3g4UScIgQPKKi5PhVMz7So2Jcra4%3D&reserved=0 Post from Reggio Inspired Early Childhood Educators https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Freggioinsrpiredearlychildhoodeducators%2Fpermalink%2F1212574665605398%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C651d5baa68ed4cbdf81808d7b6f67c1c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637179042063823197&sdata=2fNFt0n2M0VHDIiSEQP51YfAsp7p4M%2FfFu5nu%2F%2BxBOk%3D&reserved=0 Post from Loose Parts Play https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2FLoosePartsPlay%2Fpermalink%2F2921407971214137%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C651d5baa68ed4cbdf81808d7b6f67c1c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637179042063823197&sdata=rfEgc0ZCj2bSH8lAR7hza%2BjQfRNCL0PjMXjVtZYG%2FXc%3D&reserved=0 “Being destructive for the child in a play context is just as much about tearing up old ideas and notions as it is about tearing up a leaf into tiny, tiny strips...and both should be encouraged.” --Marc Armitage Book Pick: Salad Pie: Maggie is enjoying her time alone in the park making “salad pie”  until Herbert shows up. He tries to add to her salad pie, but she doesn’t want his help. He persists, saving her and the salad at the bottom of the slide. Thanks, Kimberly G.!   Loose Parts Play Facebook Page   Loose Parts Play Facebook Group   Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page   Loose Parts Nature Play Website  

First day of class in Prospect Park.

Tinkergarten http://bit.ly/LoosePartsTG    Lengthy application process https://tinkergarten.com/pages/training-cycles   Video on others’ experiences: https://vimeo.com/119725613   Quotes Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood, for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child’s soul. –Friedrich Froebel Almost all creativity involves purposeful play. –Abraham Maslow Creativity is also the means by which humans of all ages make an impact on the world and other people around them. A lot of heavy stuff is going to go down in our kids’ lifetime, and their generation will need to imagine and implement solutions to big and very complicated problems. –Meghan Fitzgerald.   Research article/Blog post Why destruction is good for kids http://blog.tinkergarten.com/blog/2017/5/25/destruction-is-good-for-kids    Tinkergarten: http://bit.ly/LoosePartsTG    Book Pick Now by Antoinette Portis A young girl shares her favorite cloud, tree, and more—all because she is enjoying the moment of NOW! https://amzn.to/2OzJGn6     Loose Parts Play Facebook Page   Loose Parts Play Facebook Group   Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page   Loose Parts Nature Play Website

Most of us feel like there's no way we could add one more thing to our plate. But the truth is that starting a side-hustle (or part-time passion-driven work) can actually be a form of self-care. I know that for me, working helps to fill up my cup so I can be more calm and … SFP 129: Work Can Be Self-Care [Meghan Fitzgerald of Tinkergarten] Read More » The post SFP 129: Work Can Be Self-Care [Meghan Fitzgerald of Tinkergarten] appeared first on Simple Families.

Strategies for Cleaning Up with Loose Parts Marc Armitage: http://www.marc-armitage.com/   Playing It Up with Loose Parts, Playpods, and Adventure Playgrounds Joan Almon, Editor (You can find this as a pdf online if you look around.)  https://amzn.to/2pKNKqB   Explore Inspire EC--Shelli Patt https://www.facebook.com/ExploreInspireEC/   Tinkergarten: http://bit.ly/LoosePartsTG    Book Pick (aff link): Clean Up, Up, Up! By Ellen Mayer  https://amzn.to/2RMs0aE   Loose Parts Play Facebook Page   Loose Parts Play Facebook Group   Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page   Loose Parts Nature Play Website

Looking for an educational activity for your child? Did you know that kids learn through play? And, that playing outdoors is one of the best classrooms for your child? In this episode, we talk with Aprille Flemons, a leader with Tinkergarten. She discusses how playing outdoors is one of the best ways for your child to learn and develop. She also talks about how she helps parents interact with their children and become guides for their little explorers. If you have children of your own or know a child who would benefit, listen in and discover more about this wonderful program.   Richard and Tami are REALTORS® with Results Real Estate Solutions of Decatur, AL. Let's Connect you to your new home!

Of all the obstacles to making a jump, having a family or others relying on you for income and support can be the biggest one for many. This week, Mike Lewis talks to a husband and wife team that started their company after their first daughter was born, and haven't looked back since. Purchase the When To Jump book here This week's episode is sponsored by So Delicious Dairy Free and Soundview (summary.com/jump).

In this episode, we continue our series on Spacious Parenting. For the month of March I’m talking with inspiring Mamas who are creating safe spaces for their kids as they navigate challenges they feel they either weren’t prepared for or chart courses they didn’t necessarily expect to take and have since ended up paving the way for others in similar situations.  Today I welcome Alexandra Kogen, wife, Mom to Aiden, founder of Mountain Tots, Tinkergarten leader and Marine biologist turned mountain lover. Alexandra shares how she and her husband decided to move from the west coast to Colorado specifically so they could parent their son in the environment they felt was most conducive to the rewilding parenting style.  Alexandra shared that play is the #1 way kids 0-8 learn. She talked about some of her core beliefs in how kids learn and grow best such as the importance of finding and delighting in the child’s strengths, allowing the child to learn at the pace they choose, and celebrating their learning style and choices each day. She shares a specific instance in how she plays out her role as guide in suggesting safe ways to experience risk, implementing caution in adventure, and fostering curiosity and healthy problem solving. We talked about the wisdom that lies in allowing our kids to initiate more of the structure or the ‘how’ of each day instead of parents initiating it solely. Alexandra talks about honoring your child’s desire to explore and letting go of our desire for them to have a ‘perfect experience' which often excludes natural consequences or organic results. Learning to move through life with a learning disability and knowing she thought and learned differently than her counterparts in school fueled her interest to pave the way for a different way of raising her son. Mountain Tots was born out of her and her son’s need for community as well as a way to get their daily dose of Vitamin N (nature). The group has become quite popular offering toddler led walkabouts and camping trips along with socialization and adventure. Her dream is to nurture in the kids a foundational loving relationship with the environment and offer opportunities to engage all of the children's senses. I am inspired by all that Alexandra is doing for her son and the community of families she is building and I think you will be too. Join us now as we begin to create space… Important links from the Show: Connect with and follow Alexandra and Mountain Tots on Facebook Find Alexandra in the Colorado Springs area, a Leader near you or DIY activities at www.tinkergarten.com Work with Christine one-on-one. Set up a complimentary 20-minute Hello! session with her to see if we are a fit! Download this episode’s Guided Meditation

Playing for Team Human today is Brian Fitzgerald, co-founder of Tinkergarten. Tinkergarten began as the passion project of Brian and his wife, Meghan, a long-time educator. As new parents, Brian and Meghan were looking for hands-on, outdoor learning experiences for their daughter. Unable to find any, they started Tinkergarten. Today, Tinkergarten is a growing community focused on bringing memorable, tactile, and outdoor educational play opportunities to children and parents. Brian shares how his background in technology and education led him to build networking tools that help get kids off of screens and out into the physical world. You can become a Tinkergarten leader, find your own local Tinkergarten, or even download free DIY Tinkergarten lesson plans at tinkergarten.com.Today’s episode kicks off with Douglas Rushkoff answering a question he has received more and more since launching Team Human: “Are you anti-digital?”   Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meghan Fitzgerald is co-founder of Tinkergarten. Tinkergarten provides engaging, early-childhood education in the healthiest classroom of all – the outdoors. In this episode of SparkleCast, Meghan, David, and Rebecca discuss the story “Winter Wonder,” in which Helmut, one of the Goose-eye Wilderness School apprentices, talks about how "wondering" can be an effective teacher in the natural world. About SparkleCast: SparkleCast explores the use of story in parenting and education. One week we share a free story for you to enjoy, and the next week we discuss the story with an expert and thought leader – with the aim of using the story (and all stories) as a parenting and educational tool. For more stories and tutorials, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions? Ideas? Requests? Email us! info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

Playing for Team Human today is Brian Fitzgerald, co-founder of Tinkergarten. Tinkergarten began as the passion project of Brian and his wife, Meghan, a long-time educator. As new parents, Brian and Meghan were looking for hands-on, outdoor learning experiences for their daughter. Unable to find any, they started Tinkergarten. Today, Tinkergarten is a growing community focused on bringing memorable, tactile, and outdoor educational play opportunities to children and parents. Brian shares how his background in technology and education led him to build networking tools that help get kids off of screens and out into the physical world. You can become a Tinkergarten leader, find your own local Tinkergarten, or even download free DIY Tinkergarten lesson plans at tinkergarten.com.Today’s episode kicks off with Douglas Rushkoff answering a question he has received more and more since launching Team Human: “Are you anti-digital?” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's story: At Goose-eye Wilderness Camp, Martin notices that his friend Sam is feeling tired of winter and missing her home in Arizona. He hesitates to tell her that there are still several weeks of winter left, but luckily Helmut, the apprentice from Germany, knows exactly how to show Sam the way to appreciate the gifts of Winter. *This story is the subject of our conversation with Meghan Fitzgerald, co-founder of Tinkergarten.* About SparkleCast: SparkleCast explores the use of story in parenting and education. One week we share a free story for you to enjoy, and the next week we discuss the story with an expert and thought leader – with the aim of using the story (and all stories) as a parenting and educational tool. For more stories and tutorials, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions? Ideas? Requests? Email us! info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

Meghan, Brian and Jenna chat about Tinkergarten's mission to bring children back outside, why it's critical for their cognitive and social development as well as the technology powering their growing community.