Workbooks vs the real world - Parents Series #3

Next up in our series of episodes aimed at helping parents, we discuss the balance between learning from worksheets and "real world learning".Real world learning is the day to day moments that we have as a family that are full of exciting opportunities. Things like setting the table, baking a cake or just going for a walk can offer valuable learning and help children to see the context of some of the experiences they're expected to explore. We chat about how we can help children love learning.The questions and topics in our Parent Podcasts have been sent to us by parents, carers and educators. If you have a subject you would like to bring up in conversation email us outdoors@virtualnatureschool.orgFollow our conversations further and download our free practical guides by subscribing to our newsletter here.Follow us on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter by searching for Virtual Nature School.

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Welcome to Conversations with Claire where we will be having sharing with all our friends around the world looking through the lens of nature pedagogy, discussing the things that matter to us as educators. Today, with over 25 years as an educator and university lecturer, firsthand experience with hundreds of children, many books written, and a PhD in Education, Dr. Warden brings her pioneering child-led, nature-based methods for educators and families worldwide. Whether we're fascinated by the concepts of nature pedagogy, or are really engaged in inquiry-based learning in general, or Floorbooks in particular. Whatever it is that inspires you, we'd love to have a conversation with you in this podcast. The most important thing for me is that all children are on the planet to flourish. The question is, how do we help them do that. How do we encourage those people that are with young children to see that they are very capable and that when we empower them they can be really strong agents for change.