In this episode of the Mindful Turtle podcast, Dr. Rachel Larimore, Chief Visionary of Samara Early Learning, sets the stage for a transformational journey in nature-based education. With a focus on providing simple actionable tips each week, Larimore aims to support educators in creating thriving classroom and school communities. Emphasizing consistency over intensity, episodes under 20 minutes released on Sundays offer a manageable and achievable way to incorporate mindfulness into teaching and leading practices. By protecting boundaries and engaging with the podcast at a pace that works for them, listeners can take intentional small actions to make a big impact. Larimore's gratitude for her listeners and excitement for the journey ahead shines through, as she invites educators to join her in moving forward mindfully like turtles. Get ready to embrace a new approach to education and empower your classroom with the Mindful Turtle podcast.
About Dr. Rachel A. Larimore
Dr. Rachel A. Larimore is an educator, consultant, and former nature-based preschool director. Her work focuses on the intentional integration of nature to support young children’s holistic development by learning with nature to expand their worlds and live rich, full lives. She has written multiple books including Establishing a Nature-Based Preschool, Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning, Evaluating Natureness: Measuring the Quality of Nature-based Classrooms in Pre-k Through 3rd Grade, and Reimagining the Role of Teachers in Nature-based Learning: Helping Children be Curious, Confident, and Caring. Rachel is the founder and Chief Visionary of Samara Early Learning. Prior to founding Samara, she spent more than a decade starting and directing one of the first nature-based preschools in the United States.
About Samara Early Learning
Samara Early Learning helps educators create nature-based schools or add the nature-based approach to existing programs. With our support on the business or teaching side of operations, educators help young children learn with nature to expand their worlds and live rich, full lives. Services include books, in-person and on-demand workshops,The Grove professional learning community, and much more. Visit www.SamaraEL.com to learn more!
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