S2 E3: Come and Explore Nature Pre-Schools in the USA with Angie
Description
Guest: Angie Jenkins – Forest School Leader & Nature Preschool Founder (USA)
Host: Sarah Seaman
Episode Length: 35–45 minutes
“Growing Little Explorers: How Angie Jenkins Is Nurturing Nature-Based Learning in the USA”
🌿 Episode Overview
In this inspiring international episode, Sarah connects with Angie Jenkins, a Forest School leader and founder of a thriving nature preschool in the United States.
Angie shares her journey from traditional teaching to outdoor education, how she’s built a nature-based school from the ground up, and what it means to let children learn through curiosity, freedom, and connection with the land.
Together, they explore the similarities — and differences — between the Muddy Puddle Teacher® approach in the UK and the growing Forest School and outdoor preschool movement in the US.
🌎 Key Themes
- Building a nature-based preschool from scratch
- Forest School philosophy in the American context
- Child-led, inquiry-based learning outdoors
- Supporting emotional well-being and resilience through nature
- Community engagement and parent involvement
- Bridging the gap between UK and US outdoor education models
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