68. Create Outdoor Spaces that Inspire Sensory Learning with Jena Jauchius

What does your outdoor space look like? Does it inspire sensory play? Why is that important? Kids learn through their senses (we all do 😉)! Spaces like these can also be great for breaks and getting kids’ bodies moving! Jena is an internationally-recognized landscape architect, nature play expert, and the Founder of N is for Nature Play. Jena has spent her 24+ year career designing sensory-rich, nature-filled play, learning, and therapeutic environments for kids of all ages and abilities. She specializes in designing supportive environments for all kids, including those with autism and other neurodiversities. In addition to design, Jena loves teaching parents, early childhood professionals, and educators how to reconnect with their own senses and create tailored multi-sensory natural play and learning spaces to grow their children’s unique bodies, minds, and spirits. At the end of this episode, you’ll know why and how to get a great sensory space set up! If you want your learning environment to send the message, “Learning happens everywhere all the time,” this episode is for you! Download Jena’s free Children's 7 Senses Quick Start Guide to help you see and enhance your child's playscape from a sensory perspective https://mailchi.mp/77cfa791bac9/childrens-7-senses-quick-reference OR book a free call with Jena to talk about the potential for creating a sensory-based play and learning space at your home or co-op space https://calendly.com/nisfornatureplay/sensory-rich-nature-play-chat CONNECT WITH JENA: Website: http://www.nisfornatureplay.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nisfornatureplay Join Jena’s private FB group- Sensory-Rich Nature Play: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sensoryrichnatureplay IG: @nisfornatureplay CONNECT WITH KAMI: Book a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami: https://calendly.com/kamiwanous/homeschoolconfidence “Live with Kami” in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PST: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/live-with-kami See our main website for homeschool help and resources: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/ Join our Facebook homeschooling community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar