#166 Bridging the Classroom with Nature the OT Way

Discover the TimberNook program, where nature becomes the ultimate classroom for sensory integration, emotional growth, and creativity. 

TimberNook empowers children to explore, problem-solve, and thrive through outdoor play. 

Jayson and Angela discuss how this innovative approach can be woven into school curriculums and the profound benefits it offers.  Get inspired by the magic of unstructured play and its critical role in child development. Tune in and reimagine what learning through play can achieve!

Listen now to learn the following objectives:

• Learners will identify common sensory and motor issues affecting students.
  
  
• Learners will identify the impact of outdoor play on sensory integration and child development.
  
  
• Learners will apply strategies to incorporate nature-based activities into therapeutic interventions.
  
  
• Learners will recognize the benefits of outdoor play for children's physical, emotional, and cognitive development.

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