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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2026 · 1H 22M

201. Outdoor Learning: Why Nature Is One of Your Child's Best Teachers with Rachel Tidd

from Elevating Motherhood · host Lori Beth Auldridge

Get the Homeschool Bundle Here: https://www.fortheloveofhomeschooling.com/?ref=loribethIf you've ever felt like your kids are happier, calmer, and more engaged after spending time outside, you're not imagining it. There is something incredibly life-giving about learning inGod's creation. The beautiful part is that outdoor learning doesn't have to be a special event or an elaborate field trip. It can become a natural extension of your homeschool day.Today's guest is Rachel Tidd, author of Wild Learning, Wild Math®, and Wild Reading™. Rachel is passionate about helping families and educators use the outdoors as aclassroom, showing us that subjects like reading and math don't have to stay at the kitchen table. Instead, nature can become one of our greatest teaching tools.In this episode, Rachel shares practical, simple ways to weave outdoor learning into your everyday homeschool, along with the many benefits children experience when they're given theopportunity to explore, move, observe, and learn outside. Whether you're homeschooling preschoolers, elementary-aged children, or simply looking for fresh inspiration, I think you'll come away with ideas you can put into practice right away.So grab your favorite drink, head outside if you can, andjoin me for this encouraging conversation with Rachel Tidd. Please Visit Today's Sponsor:  The For the Love of Homeschooling Back-to-School Mega Bundle, Volume 6 is officially here, and if you're looking for fresh inspiration for the school year ahead, you're going to love this.For just $25, you'll get over 100 digital homeschoolresources covering everything from language arts and math to history, science, nature study, geography, art, planners, encouragement for moms, and so much more. Altogether,these resources are valued at more than $799, but they're only available at this price through August 10th.I've actually been purchasing these bundles for years because they're such an incredible value. But this year is extra special because I'm one of the contributors!When you purchase Volume 6, you'll also receive my homeschool planning workshop—the same planning process I teach at my homeschool retreats, use in private coaching sessions, and rely on every year to plan my own homeschool. I truly hope it helps you create a peaceful, purposeful school year.You'll find the link to the bundle in today's show notes. Don't wait--the bundle disappears after August 10th, and onceit's gone, it's gone.Full Show Notes at: www.elevatingmotherhood.com

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