Welcome to Conversations with Claire where we will be having conversations and sharing with all our friends around the world, looking through the lens of nature pedagogy, discussing the things that matter to us as educators.
Today, with over 25 years as an educator and university lecturer, first hand experience with hundreds of children, many books written, and a PhD in Education, Dr Warden brings her pioneering child-led, nature-based methods for educators and families worldwide.
Whether we're fascinated by the concepts of nature pedagogy, or are really engaged in inquiry-based learning in general, or Floorbooks in particular. Whatever it is that inspires you, we'd love to have a conversation with you in this podcast.
The most important thing for me is that all children are on the planet to flourish. The question is, how do we help them do that. How do we encourage those people that are with young children to see that they are very capable and that when we empower them they can be really strong agents for change.
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Welcome to Conversations with Claire where we will be having conversations and sharing with all our friends around the world, looking through the lens of nature pedagogy, discussing the things that matter to us as educators.
Today, with over 25 years as an educator and university lecturer, first hand experience with hundreds of children, many books written, and a PhD in Education, Dr Warden brings her pioneering child-led, nature-based methods for educators and families worldwide.
Whether we're fascinated by the concepts of nature pedagogy, or are really engaged in inquiry-based learning in general, or Floorbooks in particular. Whatever it is that inspires you, we'd love to have a conversation with you in this podcast.
The most important thing for me is that all children are on the planet to flourish. The question is, how do we help them do that. How do we encourage those people that are with young children to see that they are very capable and that when we empower them they can be really strong agents for change.
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Today we welcome Dr Claire Warden, Nature Pedagogist, author, education consultant, entrepreneurial leader and founder of Auchlone, a multi award winning nature kindergarten in Scotland.
We unpack what nature pedagogy is, and how educators can include it in their settings and teaching practice. We discuss the benefits of risk, and the importance of curiosity and fascination when it comes to sparking a love for learning in children.
In addition Claire discusses the importance of observation and documentation when working with children and gives ideas on how to implement floor books for planning, guiding the line of inquiry, and documenting children's learning.
To read how you can implement nature pedagogy in an urban environment go to https://edslessons.com/the-meaning-of-nature-pedagogy-in-practice/
Website: https://edslessons.com/
If you would like to get in touch email me at contact@edslessons.com
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This week we discuss taking photographs and whether or not it's worth having hundreds of photos just stored on a phone. We ask, "is there a purpose to taking photographs of the things your children do or make?"
Join us as we share memories of old fashioned ways of collecting memorabilia and explore whether we are being respectful as we share photographs of our children.
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This time on Conversations with Dr Claire Warden we're discussing our favourite things to take pack in a rucksack when going on an adventure outside.
Our conversation steers towards how much we appreciate, and how special the moments we have outside really are.
Follow our discussion as we blow these myths out of the water!
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Join us this week as we explore ideas around gender neutrality and question if the natural world a place for both boys and girls?
We come to understand how the natural world equalises us all and how being in it can be great for everyone.
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This week we're taking on some of the common myths that surround taking children outside during early years.
We tackle some of the things that we often say to each other such as "don't go outside with wet hair or you'll catch a cold" and "don't go outside, there's too many germs!"
Follow our discussion as we blow these myths out of the water!
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Next up in our series of episodes aimed at helping parents, we discuss the balance between learning from worksheets and "real world learning".
Real world learning is the day to day moments that we have as a family that are full of exciting opportunities. Things like setting the table, baking a cake or just going for a walk can offer valuable learning and help children to see the context of some of the experiences they're expected to explore. We chat about how we can help children love learning.
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In this episode, the second of a special series of episodes created specifically to help parents we discuss how we can look after ourselves in these challenging times so we care for the children in our homes.
We explore how the natural world can help us as adults to develop a sense of well being and think about things we can easily do that help us embrace this unique time with our children.
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This is the first of a series of episodes that we have made with parents in mind. Now that we are back in lockdown, we hope parents who are at home with children will find encouragement and support to take their children outside for play even in the cold and often challenging weather conditions.
This week we unpack the old adage that there is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing by talking about how we get dressed to go out to play in the winter time.
We talk about what items of clothing help us to stay warm, which materials work the best and other ways to stay warm when it's cold outside.
The likelihood is that if your child is warm they're going to enjoy spending time outside.
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In this episode we examine the issue of speech and language development in young people from the perspective of the parent.
Over the last two years we as practitioners have been troubled by what we have witness of social interactions to speech language and communication in early years.
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In this episode I have a conversation with my friend and colleague Jane Wilson, about collaborating on the upcoming Virtual Nature School Cohort 4.
Jane Wilson is an award winning, independent Speech and Language Therapist and founder of Little Orchard Children, Speech & Language Therapy (LOCSALT).
Jane has proudly developed award winning training, masterclasses and an online Speech and Language Academy (Team LOCSALT) specifically designed to support the Early Years Sector. Jane also provides independent online therapy, support, and consultation services to families.
Jane has created the UK’s first environmentally conscious, sustainable Speech Therapy resources which are used worldwide by parents and Early Years settings.
www.littleorchardchildren.co.uk
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jane@littleorchardchildren.co.uk
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In this episode the team and I continue taking a deep dive into my new "Fascinations" book series. This week we look at the newest book in the series which is all about wind.
These books are a planning and curriculum journal written to support practitioners. I hope that you enjoy the conversation.
Purchase your copy here
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In this episode the team and I continue taking a deep dive into my new book "Fascinations" book series. This week we look at the newest book in the series which is all about charcoal.
These books are a planning and curriculum journal written to support practitioners. I hope that you enjoy the conversation.
Purchase your copy here
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This week I wanted the team to take a look in depth at my new book "Fascination of Water". This book is a planning and curriculum journal.
I write these books to support practitioners so I hope that you enjoy the conversation.
Purchase your copy here
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We're taking a look at another of my books in the Fascinations series this week and thinking about the wind.
What is it about the wind that can take control of children's moods on a windy day?
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Due to popular request we are returning to another of my books by revisiting "Fascination of Water".
We take a closer look at some of the sections of the book that explore puddles. We discuss the idea of using poetry and experiences to share the wealth of knowledge we have as professionals.
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In this episode we look at the very important issue of self-care.
How can we make sure that we look after ourselves sustainably if we don't prioritise our self-care, yet it's often one of the first things to slide when the pressure is on.
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This week we turn our eyes to sustainability. While we think that sustainability is all about the environment, there are many facets to consider. In this episode we discuss social, economic and environmental sustainability.
We can all do something, every day to be more sustainable. It may be looking after yourself to become more socially and emotionally sustainable; it may be looking after your family's needs in an economically sustainable way or it could be redoubling our efforts we all go to to be more environmentally sustainable.
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