Daniel Burton, a nature educator specialising in outdoor classrooms and the co-founder of Educated by Nature discusses the program's mission to boost the mental, emotional, and physical health of children through connections with nature. Daniel shares the origin story of Educated by Nature, inspired by his experience teaching outdoors at Bold Park Community School. He explains the benefits observed in neurodivergent children and the overall positive impact of outdoor learning on academic performance, social interaction, and resilience. Daniel provides educators and parents with valuable advice on how to incorporate nature into learning and play.
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00:00 Welcome to Blooming Curious with Daniel Burton
00:52 The Origin Story of Educated by Nature
03:38 Transformative Power of Outdoor Classrooms
05:24 Teaching Strategies in Nature-Based Learning
07:01 Therapeutic Benefits of Natural Spaces
11:02 Building Resilience Through Nature
21:48 Challenges in Integrating Nature-Based Learning
31:10 Exciting Projects and Future Initiatives
35:17 Advice for Parents and Educators
36:48 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
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