Thrive Outside
Empower your classroom: Learn how to navigate nature and educate with confidence.
Why Should You Join Thrive Outside?
No Time To Lesson Plan?
Thrive Outside provides ready-to-go lesson plans and resources, saving teachers time and effort while ensuring they can easily integrate outdoor learning into their curriculum. No need to stress over finding the right activities—everything is designed for simplicity and impact.
Feeling Cooped Up Inside All Day?
This program makes it easy for teachers to bring their students outdoors, with curriculum connections built right in. Teachers can escape the classroom and engage students in hands-on, experiential learning that fosters connection to nature and improves well-being.
Overwhelmed with How to Start?
Thrive Outside offers clear guidance and step-by-step instructions, helping teachers feel confident in taking their classroom outdoors. With practical tips, inspiration, and ongoing support, teachers will gain the tools they need to start outdoor learning, no matter their experience level.
Lack of Outdoor Curriculum Integration?
This program shows how outdoor activities can align with core subjects like math, science, and literacy, making it easy for teachers to link nature-based activities with their existing curriculum goals. Outdoor learning becomes an integrated part of everyday teaching.
Struggling with Classroom Engagement?
Outdoor learning sparks student curiosity and engagement. With Thrive Outside, teachers can utilize nature to foster deeper connections, encourage critical thinking, and boost student motivation, helping to keep students engaged and excited about learning.
Need Support and Community Around You?
With Thrive Outside, teachers join a supportive community of educators who are all learning together. Access expert guidance, peer collaboration, and ongoing support to keep feeling inspired and connected as you enhance your outdoor teaching practices.
OVERVIEW
Key features of Thrive Outside
Knowledge & Growth
Each week, we will dive into a foundational aspect of outdoor learning. Intentionally scaffolded to ensure a positive experience!
Lesson Plans & Activities
You will receive simple, ready-to-use lesson ideas tailored to outdoor learning - significantly reducing the time spent planning!
Small Group = More Feedback
Thrive Outside provides small group sessions with personalized feedback and valuable insights for outdoor learning.
Curriculum Conections
I will give you a breakdown of how outdoor activities connect to specific curriculum goals in subjects like science, math, and language arts.
Community Engagement
We will share success stories, questions from other educators, or ways subscribers can connect and contribute.
What If I Miss a Session?
If you miss a session, don't worry—you’ll still have access to the recordings, ensuring you won’t miss out on valuable content!
When is it happening?
Wednesday, February 12, 3:30 - 4:30 pm PST
Wednesday, February 19, 3:30 - 4:30 pm PST
Wednesday, February 26, 3:30 - 4:30 pm PST
Wednesday, March 5, 3:30 - 4:30 pm PST
Wednesday, March 12, 3:30 - 4:30 pm PST
TESTIMONIALS
Success stories from other parents and educators
Thea Van Zanwijk
I loved participating in Thrive Outside! The amazing and thoughtful resources and lesson plans have been so helpful. Meeting each week helped keep my enthusiasm high! And my class and I have been having such a meaningful joyful time outside!
Sarah Lynes
Lauren Maclean has changed my daily practice as an educator. The inspirational content from this course creates an impactful difference in my pedagogy. I’m able to address the curricular competencies through outdoor education while enhancing wellness and environmental consciousness.
Rebecca Hanson
I have always felt a bit intimidated by the idea of outdoor education, but love the idea of it. This 5-week course has made it so much easier to get outside with my class with purpose and direction!
April Pikkarainen
Thrive Outside made a positive impact not only on my teaching practice, but also on student learning and engagement. The tips and tricks Lauren shares always come at just the right time, helping to guide me further into outdoor learning. Highly recommend!!
Kelly Shuto
Lauren’s course, Thrive Outside, has transformed outdoor learning in my classroom. Her seasonal activities, like observing leaves, exploring snowflakes, or planting seeds, inspire creativity, critical thinking, and a lasting connection to nature.
Amy Beeman
Lauren’s 5-week class has been a game-changer for my classroom. Her ideas turn traditional lessons into exciting outdoor adventures that captivate my students' curiosity. She integrates environmental awareness, scientific observation, and hands-on learning seamlessly.
Hello!
I’m Lauren, a former national field hockey player who discovered my passion for nature while working at a nature school. That journey led me to become a public school teacher, where I saw firsthand how nature can enhance learning and development. I’m now the author of Me and My Sit Spot, Finding Common Ground, and Sitting With Nature: An Educator's Guide to Sit Spots. I also host the Teach Outdoors podcast, where I share my love for outdoor learning with teachers and educators.
In addition to my writing and podcasting, I’m a speaker and outdoor learning consultant, helping others integrate nature into their teaching. I’m also a mother to two young kids who definitely keep me on my toes! As an extrovert, I get my energy from being around positive, driven people who are always learning and striving to reach their full potential. I love helping others achieve their goals and see them grow.
CONTACT
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