#185: Regulation Through Nature with Amy-Reyes-Hauff

In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, host Carla Ward is joined by early childhood education expert Amy Reyes-Hauff to explore the powerful connection between outdoor learning and self-regulation in young children. With over 25 years of experience—from Head Start Director to Montessori Kindergarten Teacher to her current role at the Wyoming Department of Education—Amy brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world insight.As the founder of Get Wild Wyoming, an outdoor learning initiative reaching nearly 200 early childhood classrooms, Amy shares practical strategies and research-backed benefits of taking lessons outside. Discover how nature can support emotional regulation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being—for both children and educators.If you’re an early childhood educator, administrator, or advocate looking for nature-based learning ideas, self-regulation support, or fresh inspiration for your classroom, this episode is for you.🎧 Tune in now and get ready to take your teaching outside!Sign Up for our Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes: elfoundations.com/185