EPISODE · Feb 27, 2024 · 48 MIN
#7. Nature's Classroom: Exploring education through movement and the outdoors with Bianca Hagen
from Make Movement Matter with Wendy Welpton · host Wendy Welpton
How do you remember your education? Was there much or any ‘green space’ and, if you were lucky enough to have some, was learning in it, part of your school’s timetable? Some of my fondest memories as a young child were exploring, playing with moss, old walls, water and building things in forests. But this was always outside the school setting. My guest today, Bianca Hagen, remembered being frustrated in school when she had to sit still and listen for long periods. So, when she had her own children, she decided their education had to incorporate movement, nature and play to do her best to ensure they would thrive into resilient, happy, confident adults. This journey led her to choose a life path, not only for her own children, but also sharing her knowledge with others’, when she set up a Forest School in Virginia. Whether you have young children, are a caregiver or grandparent, or even just reflecting on how movement made you feel as a child and wanting to find some of that joy again, Bianca talks about how important both nature and movement are in everyone's lives through the lens of childhood. I hope this episode challenges your thoughts on traditional education and I’d love to hear your thoughts. If you enjoy this podcast, please support the show by pressing Follow & giving a Rating. To find out more about today's guest and for the full show notes visit: The Make Movement Matter Podcast Thanks for editing to hunterdigital.co.uk Connect with your host, Wendy, founder of Reclaim Movement on Instagram or find out more about more at https://reclaimmovement.co.uk or on YouTube
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How do you remember your education? Was there much or any ‘green space’ and, if you were lucky enough to have some, was learning in it, part of your school’s timetable? Some of my fondest memories as a young child were exploring, playing with moss, old walls, water and building things in forests. But this was always outside the school setting. My guest today, Bianca Hagen, remembered being frustrated in school when she had to sit still and listen for long periods. So, when she had her own children, she decided their education had to incorporate movement, nature and play to do her best to ensure they would thrive into resilient, happy, confident adults. This journey led her to choose a life path, not only for her own children, but also sharing her knowledge with others’, when she set up a Forest School in Virginia. Whether you have young children, are a caregiver or grandparent, or even just reflecting on how movement made you feel as a child and wanting to find some of that joy again, Bianca talks about how important both nature and movement are in everyone's lives through the lens of childhood. I hope this episode challenges your thoughts on traditional education and I’d love to hear your thoughts. If you enjoy this podcast, please support the show by pressing Follow & giving a Rating. To find out more about today's guest and for the full show notes visit: The Make Movement Matter Podcast Thanks for editing to hunterdigital.co.uk Connect with your host, Wendy, founder of Reclaim Movement on Instagram or find out more about more at https://reclaimmovement.co.uk or on YouTube
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