208: The Life We Model: What Children Learn from the Way We Live
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Victoria Hackett reflects on the lessons children learn from observing adults and the importance of modeling a life of curiosity and connection to nature.
Episode 208: The Life We Model: What Children Learn from the Way We Live As outdoor educators, we spend a great deal of time thinking about what children need—but how often do we pause to consider what they are learning simply by watching us? In this reflective episode, I explore the quiet lessons we teach through the way we live. As I prepare for an upcoming hut-to-hut trek through the Swedish Highlands and put the finishing touches on my new book, Outdoor Classrooms Unlocked , I've been thinking about growth, discomfort, curiosity, and the importance of continuing to learn throughout our lives. Children notice far more than our lesson plans. They watch how we respond to challenges, whether we embrace new experiences, and how we connect with the natural world. The life we model may be one of the most powerful forms of teaching we offer. In This Episode You'll Discover: Why children learn as much from our actions as our words. How lifelong curiosity shapes the educators we become. The difference between observing life and fully participating in it. Why stepping outside our comfort zone helps us grow alongside the children we teach. How outdoor classrooms invite both children and…
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