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Listen in to teacher Ed More and discover some top tips and ways to become a more sustainable school and greener teacher. Follow Ed on LinkedIn.Edd Moore, Multi-Award Winning Teacher and Eco CoordinatorEdd Moore has been at the forefront of education around environment and sustainability for the last ten years. He has built up the Primary School's Eco work from a blank canvas to one of the top Eco Schools in the country embedding the environment into the school's curriculum. Edd has led the school he has worked for to win multiple national environment awards that include Eco Schools Eco Primary School of the Year, Surfers Against Sewage Schools Champion of the Year, Jane Goodall Roots and Shoots UK Best Group of the Year to name a few. Edd teaches the future generations about sustainability - creating initiatives and programmes that are shaping not only his pupils' futures but that of the schools he works with.Edd mentors and supports schools on their environment journey, works as a Environment Education Consultant with environment organisations, businesses and media companies.https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go?url=https%3A%2F%2Fneu.org.uk%2Feducate-novdec-2020&trk=flagship-messaging-web&messageThreadUrn=urn%3Ali%3AmessagingThread%3A2-ODc3YmE0N2UtNWRjNS00NjRiLTkwMmQtNGQ0YTBkOGFkMzQ4XzAxMg%3D%3DSupport the show

Pooja Puri graduated from King’s College London with a first-class degree in English Language and Literature. Whilst at university she read for a publishing house and has since worked in the education sector. A winner of the ‘Ideas Tap Inspires’ competition run by the National Centre for Writing, she went on to complete an MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. Her debut novel The Jungle was published by Black & White’s YA imprint Ink https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/pooja-puri/42506 @PoojaPuriWrites @MacmillanKidsUKSupport the show

Caryl Hart is an award-winning children's author who writes picture books and young fiction. She lives with her family in Sheffield and loves café walks, mountain biking and wild swimming.  She also runs creative literacy workshops for schools, libraries, festivals and communities.For more information, FREE activity packs and to purchase signed copies of her books, visit her website:www.carylhart.comThank You for the Little Things:https://carylhart.com/bookshop/p/thank-you-for-the-little-thingsThe Girl Who Planted Trees:https://carylhart.com/bookshop/p/the-girl-who-planted-treesTwitter: @carylhart1https://twitter.com/carylhart1Instagram@carylharthttps://www.instagram.com/carylhart/Facebook @CarylHartAuthorhttps://www.facebook.com/CarylHartAuthorSupport the show

Molly Potter started out as a scientist. However, she soon realised that chemistry did not have abundant opportunities for working with people and they were what really interested her - so she jumped ship and trained as a primary school teacher. She has subsequently worked with children and in education in a variety of guises for a long time.The first books Molly had published were in creative thinking, problem-solving and personal, social and health education (PSHE) and aimed at teachers. Later, she moved on to write picture books that help young children with tricky emotions and situations. Her honest, open, down-to-earth approach leaves children informed and reassured.Molly's website is  mollypotter.com and it has a blog with ideas and free resources etc...https://www.mollypotter.com/blogFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MollypotterbooksTwitter: https://twitter.com/PotterMollySupport the show

Hannah Peckham is an Award-winning Author, counsellor and Mum living in Sussex. Conker the chameleon, published February 2021 started her journey as an independent publisher of little Bodhi Books.  Conker has won the hearts of teachers and primary caregivers for its focus on talking about feelings to develop good mental health. It has become a Teachers Pick on Amazon, Good Toy Guide recommended and also won Bronze at the Junior Design Awards 2021. The key message of Climb, published November 2021, is to help children celebrate their own and others differences. The story has a subtle nod to her experience of growing up as a classic dyslexic diagnosed at the age of 5. Hannah wants to offer a little more than just a book, by taking full advantage of the multi-sensory learning opportunity’s books have to offer. The activities at the back of both books hope to open up conversations with children and primary caregivers in a safe environment to start laying the important foundations of self-regulation, good mental health and an understanding of each childs own unique world they live in. Hannahs next book  (and follow up to Conker the chameleon) is due out later this year (2022) and she will soon be visiting schools keep up to date with her books @littlebodhibooks or if you want to see all the messy background reality of a working mum juggling a small business and small person head to @h.j.peckhamwww.littlebodhibooks.co.uk or contact her hello@littlebodhibooks.co.ukSupport the show

Oh my goodness I don’t know how I’ve missed this / so sorry what a nightmare! Can I still blame baby brain??Olivia is an early years literacy consultant from West Yorkshire. She specialises in drama pedagogy and storytelling. Olivia empowers early years staff to go beyond books through interactive storytelling and introducing drama into settings that give children the license to lead their learning. She is passionate about bringing drama into the early years to help practitioners love their work and improve learning outcomes. I’m @storieswithliv on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.Support the show

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In this episode, 6-year-old Florence Seaman interviews one of her idols, author, Caryl Hart. Caryl Hart is an award-winning children's author who writes picture books and young fiction. She lives with her family in Sheffield and loves café walks, mountain biking and wild swimming.  She also runs creative literacy workshops for schools, libraries, festivals and communities.For more information, FREE activity packs and to purchase signed copies of her books, visit her website:www.carylhart.comThank You for the Little Things:https://carylhart.com/bookshop/p/thank-you-for-the-little-thingsThe Girl Who Planted Trees:https://carylhart.com/bookshop/p/the-girl-who-planted-treesTwitter: @carylhart1https://twitter.com/carylhart1Instagram@carylharthttps://www.instagram.com/carylhart/Facebook @CarylHartAuthorhttps://www.facebook.com/CarylHartAuthorSupport the show

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Mrs Sarah Godbold Executive Headteacher  of the Churchside Federation. Listen to Sarah and her mission to achieve a more playful curriculum in her two schools. Sarah talks about early years and how she uses this experience through school. Proudly, they also are a trained Muddy Puddle Teacher Federation of Schools. Support the show

To discover more about Olivia splash this way:Olivia Hope is an Irish writer with a special love for children’s fiction.A former record breaking athlete, she competed internationally representing Ireland.She has worked with all ages in the creative arts; from nursery schools to nursing homes, and taught children English, PE and on one occasion, ice-cream making, which ended badly.She currently lives in the wilds of South West Ireland with her family Here’s a book bio: Wake up early, don't be shy.This bright world can make you FLY . . .This gorgeous, uplifting picture book celebrates the wildness in all of us, and the beauty of the world all around us. Prepare for a heart-lifting journey through the beauties of nature: from pine forests to awe-inspiring mountains, and from sparkling seas to starry skies, each page is full of wonders. Fly across oceans, run with wolves through the mountain snow, dance with fireflies, and prepare to BE WILD!With a lyrical text from talented debut author Olivia Hope, and stunning, immersive illustrations by Daniel Egnéus, this stand-out book brims with joy and possibility and makes the perfect gift for any little one.  Here’s some recent reviews: **Luminously beautiful - Guardian****Utterly enchanting - Daily Mail****Poetic and inspiring - Irish Examiner****Magical - Shirley Hughes****An audacious instant classic - Irish Independent**Support the show

Yarrow Townsend spent her childhood among the moss, oak and heather of the New Forest. After working as a teacher, and then as a stable- hand, Yarrow completed an MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University, before returning to the forest to work for the RSPB. Always in search of ways to be closer to the outdoors, Yarrow now lives on a narrowboat, travelling the canals with her garden on the roof. The Map of Leaves is inspired by her life by the woods and the water, and by her own parents’ herb books.Follow her: @yarrowtownsendYarrow is available for interview and to write features, and review and giveaway copies are available.For more info please contact publicist Laura Smythe: laurasmythecontact@gmail.com Support the show

Listen to a really fabulous edition of how speech and language can be supported by going outside!Thriving Language co-founders Becky and Becs (The Beckies) using their joint work to create environments where all children are understood. Thriving Language is a Community Interest Company.Becs is an Early Years Lead for Thriving language and Forest School, she loves outdoors and natural environments where children can engage deeply and have time to play.  She has led teams of early years educators across Gloucestershire and is now also training teams out of county. Becky specializes in environments, freeflow play, patterns of play, team dynamics, team building and  two year old child development.Becky is a Speech and Language Therapist for Thriving Language and the NHS, she loves helping teams of educators and families to communicate with their child and see their child thrive. She is a specialist in early years speech, language and communication. Becky is also a cleft lip and palette specialist.Together they are published by Routledge and write their own in practice books. They are keynote speakers, run work shops for educators and are currently creating projects with Facts4life, Kinder Education and Badger Wood Adventures.  They hold one-one outdoor communication sessions for families.www.thrivinglanguage.co.ukInstagram https://www.instagram.com/thrivinglanguage/Facebook https://en-gb.facebook.com/thrivinglanguage/Twitter https://twitter.com/thrivelanguage @thrivelanguageLinkedIn Becky Poulter Jewson & Rebecca SkinnerThriving Language Podcasts Apple Spotify Buzzsprouts and Amazon MusicSupport the show

Listen in while I chat with the lovely Aled who is Specialist Advisor: Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills for Natural Resources Wales. Find out more:Outdoor Learning Wales Facebook group Outdoor Learning Wales TwitterHere is a link to NRW’s main learning webpage where we add any new outdoor learning campaigns and resourcesAcorn Antics is a great campaign that raises money for the setting.To sign up to our monthly newsletter please follow this linkFree online training webinars can be booked here - Natural Resources Wales | tocyn.cymru (beta) Things I don’t think I mentioned, maybe for this one or a future one in case there are too many links!: NRW’s Natural Progression steps – a tool to explain how regardless of age, we progress in environmental confidence through a connection to nature. Here is a link to a short filmMultiple benefits of Outdoor Learning posters are free to download and can be found here.Wales Outdoor Learning Week next spring – keep an eye out for datesA framework for High Quality Outdoor Learning in Wales has been launched which supports the delivery of learning in, about and for the environment. Copies can be downloaded from the page.Welsh accredited outdoor learning training information – Outdoor Learning Coordinator/Forest and Coastal School, etc.Support the show

Nic Russell is the founder of South East Yoga and Wellbeing. Her passion is in teaching educators how to use yoga in their early childhood education and care environments, meaningfully & holistically so that children's wellbeing is supported. She turns existing ECEC yoga programs on their head with The 5 Elements of Yoga, allowing educators to deepen their knowledge & confidence when using yoga with children, simply.Websitewww.southeastyoga.com.auFollowFacebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/thechildrensyogaacademyFacebook page - www.facebook.com/southeastyogaandwellbeingInstagram - @south_east_yogaLinkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/nic-russell-8a5219113/Have you ever tried Muddy Yoga? Support the show

Let's chat with the fantastic Early Years Lead and Teacher Judith Earl on her thoughts of her outside space.  Judith is a teacher at Pownall Hall School in Wilmslow. This is an inspirational podcast from a teacher we adore at The Muddy Puddle Teacher doing exactly what your doing!  Follow Judith on Instagram @somethingkindofwonderful_To find the book Judith mentioned Barefoot and BalancedSupport the show

This amazing primary school is located in a deprived area of Leeds whereby the special focus on the children's education here is on wellbeing.  Knowing that that also involves the staff providing them with calm areas and even a gym!  Whereby the children have real-life experiences at hand such as an in-school farm, class, cat, support dogs, the most amazing library I have ever seen, a wellbeing bus and just the most amazing staff. Plus much more, see the walk around on our TikTok and Youtube channels. Follow teacher Helen on Instagram at theartofearlyyears_and Headteacher @KrystieStubbs known as the Tattooed Headteacher.  http://www.boothroydprimaryacademy.co.uk/Well done ladies, you are smashing it! Support the show

Laurenne joins me to chat about the family-focused business she created to better support a more outdoorsy life for her and her family.  While dipping into her thoughts for outdoor learning and the impact it has had on her children. Happy roots grow fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers, they live on the farm with their 4 children, Lissy, Caitlyn, Marley and Rory, plus 3 cats and an assortment of chickens. Followwww.facebook.com/happyrootsfarmuk www.instagram.com/happyrootsfarmuk Website https://happyrootsfarm.co.uk/Support the show

Lisa Forsythe is a teacher, a mum and author of Simple Activities for Toddlers: A practical Play-At-Home Handbook for Parents.Instagram @simpletoddleractivities Caring for her toddler Thomas, throughout the pandemic, gave her the inspiration to create @simpletoddleractivites on Instagram to offer other parents activity ideas. This has led to her writing her debut book to share her expertise to other parents. Lisa holds multiple Australian university degrees in education. She has a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Teaching, Honours (UON); Master of Education (CSU) and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching of Asia (ANU). She has been a member of the teaching profession for over 15 years and is passionate about play-based education and learning. Lisa wants to share her educational knowledge with others to impart the importance of developing a child´s foundational skills before they´re ready to enter formal schooling. The best part is her book is full of fun activities you can easily do at home, predominately using recyclables and craft supplies. Support the show

Sue Atkins is an internationally recognised Parenting Expert, Broadcaster, Speaker and Author of the Amazon best-selling books “Parenting Made Easy – How to Raise Happy Children” & “Raising Happy Children for Dummies" one in the famous black and yellow series as well as author of the highly acclaimed Parenting Made Easy resources. She regularly appears on the award-winning flagship ITV show “This Morning,” Good Morning Britain and Sky News & is the parenting expert for many BBC Radio Stations around the UK. Sue is the Parenting Expert for Disney Family and records monthly podcasts and Facebook Live Tea Parties around ‘Parenting Hacks.’ Her highly acclaimed ‘Can Do Kid’s Journal: Discover your Confidence Superpower’ gives children the gift of self-esteem and empowers them to become creative, innovative, independent, resourceful, resilient & confident in their own abilities to try new things & able to bounce back after setbacks.  She has created The Sue Atkins Parenting Club which is bursting with Quick Win Videos, monthly webinars & regular Facebook Lives & is bursting with exclusive content for parents of children from babies & toddlers to teens. Sue produces ‘The Sue Atkins Parenting Show’ a free weekly podcast which is bursting with Sue’s practical ideas, techniques and down to earth strategies for raising happy, confident, resilient children with strong self esteem.Sue has also created the ‘Parentverse’ her exclusive platform for her podcast interviews with global Experts from around the world in her ‘Sue In Conversation With …’ series. Sue also has created The Sue Atkins Book Club showcasing the very best in parenting and children’s books. Sue offers practical guidance for bringing up happy, confident, resilient children and helps parents create happy childhoods, free from finger pointing or judgement. Sue also specialises in supporting families through divorce & created the ‘Divorce Journal for Kids’ due for release in 2021 to help children express, explore and understand some of the strong emotions that they may be feeling and to help them process the divorce for themselves. She has also created a series of Divorce Conversational Cards for parents to help start the difficult conversations about the changes that families face when they are going through divorce.  Sue’s parenting articles are published all over the world & to receive her free eBooks bursting with practical tips and helpful advice from toddler to teen log on to www.theSueAtkins.com and download them instantly today. Follow Sue:Website www.thesueatkins.comSue on Twitter: @sueatkinsSue on Instagram: @sueatkins18Sue on Facebook: Sue Atkins The Parenting ExpertSue on LinkedIn: Sue AtkinsSue on Pinterest: Sue Atkins Parenting ExpertSue on YouTube: Sue Atkins Parenting Expert Support the show