Episode 46: How to Incorporate Outdoor Learning for Stronger Student Engagement (with Amy Reyes)

"How to Incorporate Outdoor Learning for Stronger Student Engagement"
In this episode of The Elemental Educator Podcast, host Tyler Comeau is joined by early childhood education expert Amy Reyes to discuss the benefits of outdoor learning for young children and adults alike. Learn how intentional time in nature can improve cognitive development, foster creativity, and strengthen emotional regulation. Discover how Wyoming’s Get Wild Wyoming initiative is transforming education through outdoor exploration, and learn simple steps to bring nature into your own teaching practice.

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What’s your favorite way to use outdoor spaces to spark learning? Share your ideas in the comments!

Timecodes:

0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Meet Amy Reyes: ECE Leader and Outdoor Learning Advocate
2:47 - Amy’s Journey into Teaching and Leadership
3:40 - Core Values That Shape Amy’s Approach to Outdoor Education
5:42 - Foundational Principles Behind Get Wild Wyoming
7:10 - Definition and Benefits of Outdoor Learning
9:57 - Integrating Literacy into Outdoor Learning
11:48 - Managing Adversity in Outdoor Settings
13:26 - Overcoming Educator Concerns About Outdoor Learning
15:24 - The Process of Implementing Get Wild Wyoming
18:02 - Sustaining Outdoor Learning Through Teacher Journals
20:00 - Addressing Weather Challenges in Outdoor Learning
22:06 - Risks and Rewards in Expanding Outdoor Learning Initiatives
24:27 - Encouraging Teachers to Take the First Steps Outdoors
26:43 - Key Takeaways: The Impact of Outdoor Learning on Mental Health
28:02 - Amy’s Vision for Expanding Outdoor Education

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outdoor learning, early childhood education, nature-based education, leadership development, social-emotional learning, education innovation, classroom management, teacher training, cognitive development, mental health benefits