195: How Outdoor Classrooms Are Rewiring the Way We Think | The Nature Embedded Mind with Julie Brams
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Julie Brams discusses how outdoor classrooms and a nature embedded mind can transform education and our relationship with the world.
🌿 How Outdoor Classrooms Are Rewiring the Way We Think: The Nature Embedded Mind with Julie Brams What if the way we think—and teach—could actually heal both ourselves and the planet? In this episode, I sit down with Julie Brams, author of The Nature Embedded Mind , to explore how a “nature embedded mind” can transform education, outdoor classrooms, and the way children—and adults—relate to the world around them. We dive into why outdoor classrooms aren’t just a nice-to-have—they’re a powerful tool for reshaping thinking, fostering connection, and inspiring curiosity. Julie shares insights on how reconnecting with nature influences how we learn, play, and solve problems, and why this matters now more than ever. ✨ In this episode, you’ll discover: What a “nature embedded mind” really means and why it matters How outdoor classrooms can shape not just learning, but thinking itself How children naturally understand connection—and how educators can nurture it Simple ways teachers can bring this mindset into daily practice Why reconnecting with nature is key to healing ourselves and our planet This conversation is an invitation to step outside—literally and metaphorically—and see how…
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