The Muddy Puddle Teacher

The Muddy Puddle Teacher

The Muddy Puddle Teacher approach is a revolutionary new outdoor education approach created by teacher and author Sarah Seaman. The Muddy Puddle Teachers focus on the three Muddy M's. Mental Health, More Kids Moving and Mother Nature. Listen to this podcast to get tips on how to teach with a new positive and muddy outlook. A must for all educators and the only Outdoor Learning Podcast out there! Sign up for FREE teaching resources and CPD outdoor learning teacher training www.themuddypuddleteacher.co.uk

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S12E3: Let'ss talk Twiddle Food with Viktoria

S12E3: Let'ss talk Twiddle Food with Viktoria

Send us a textMy name is Viki. I am a qualified Nutrition Coach and specialise in Culinary Medicine. I am also a mum of two young girls and a self-taught chef.Twiddle is my “passion child”, born out desperation to deal with my daughter’s fussy eating habits. It was a side hustle for 5 years while juggling family life and my corporate job. I worked in anti-money laundering compliance for 15 years for DLA Piper, most of this spent managing a large centralised international team.After having children my priorities changed and being diagnosed with IBS put things into a different perspective. Having developed health issues that the doctors tried to medicate me for (for the rest of my life) pushed me to find a better way to live. I re-qualified as a Culinary Medicine Coach that helped me not just to heal myself and manage my IBS but also to coach others to get better too. In 2023, I finally I left the corporate world so that I could concentrate on my family and focus on making Twiddle a full time job.My mission is to help you tune into your body more to become healthier and happier. I believe that we all have the ability to be the best versions of ourselves and are able to make the necessary changes too. Sometimes we just need a little nudge and an expert who can assist in speeding the process up.I am passionate about guiding you, teaching you and inspiring you to achieve this! I am here to be your companion on this journey that can be overwhelming and often scary when you first embark on it.I can help you rebuild your relationship with your diet, your health and wellbeing and inspire you to cook new dishes while also having fun in the kitchen. I will teach you how to roll the perfect dough along with useful tips on how to make it more nutritious. You can also come along to my hands on workshops or cook with me online.I love experimenting with different cuisines and my recipes are infused with herbs and spices I tried visiting different countries and some that are deeply rooted in my Hungarian heritage.I also run in person cookery classes for team building activities, birthday parties and more. If you fancy joining me on an open class, please visit my booking page where you can find out the date of my next event.With the “love of food”,Vikihttps://www.twiddlefood.co.uk/Support the show

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S12E3: Let'ss talk Twiddle Food with Viktoria

S12E3: Let'ss talk Twiddle Food with Viktoria

Send us a textMy name is Viki. I am a qualified Nutrition Coach and specialise in Culinary Medicine. I am also a mum of two young girls and a self-taught chef.Twiddle is my “passion child”, born out desperation to deal with my daughter’s fussy eating habits. It was a side hustle for 5 years while juggling family life and my corporate job. I worked in anti-money laundering compliance for 15 years for DLA Piper, most of this spent managing a large centralised international team.After having children my priorities changed and being diagnosed with IBS put things into a different perspective. Having developed health issues that the doctors tried to medicate me for (for the rest of my life) pushed me to find a better way to live. I re-qualified as a Culinary Medicine Coach that helped me not just to heal myself and manage my IBS but also to coach others to get better too. In 2023, I finally I left the corporate world so that I could concentrate on my family and focus on making Twiddle a full time job.My mission is to help you tune into your body more to become healthier and happier. I believe that we all have the ability to be the best versions of ourselves and are able to make the necessary changes too. Sometimes we just need a little nudge and an expert who can assist in speeding the process up.I am passionate about guiding you, teaching you and inspiring you to achieve this! I am here to be your companion on this journey that can be overwhelming and often scary when you first embark on it.I can help you rebuild your relationship with your diet, your health and wellbeing and inspire you to cook new dishes while also having fun in the kitchen. I will teach you how to roll the perfect dough along with useful tips on how to make it more nutritious. You can also come along to my hands on workshops or cook with me online.I love experimenting with different cuisines and my recipes are infused with herbs and spices I tried visiting different countries and some that are deeply rooted in my Hungarian heritage.I also run in person cookery classes for team building activities, birthday parties and more. If you fancy joining me on an open class, please visit my booking page where you can find out the date of my next event.With the “love of food”,Vikihttps://www.twiddlefood.co.uk/Support the show

S2E2: Let's Diddi Dance with Anne-Marie

S2E2: Let's Diddi Dance with Anne-Marie

Send us a textThe classes were created in 2003 by diddi dance founder, Anne-Marie Martin, a professional dancer with over 25 years teaching experience. After running for over 20 years in London we now have over 40 locations across the UK with more opening up all the time. We are so proud to be celebrating 20 years of pre school dance, exploring so many dance styles from around the world.We love encouraging children and their families to enjoy a love of movement to music that will last a lifetime.Feel free to look around the site to find out more about our classes, parties and early years sessions.Why not join the fun, see where the closest diddi dance is to you and get in touch to request a trial today.Support the show

S2E1: Let's chat Practictioner Fest with Louise

S2E1: Let's chat Practictioner Fest with Louise

Send us a textMore details on Practitioner Fest. Welcome to Practitioner Fest 2024Fordell Firs FifeFriday 4th of October to Sunday 6th of October Friday Conference from 6.30pm Festival running onSaturday 9am to 5pm (Play in the dark 6.30pm)Sunday 9am to 5pm Workshops slots will be allocated prior to festival weekend and will run between the hours of 9.30am to 4.30pmGet ready for Practitioner Fest! An exciting outdoor festival for educators to discover the joys of outdoor learning. Unlock new ideas and strategies for taking your children outdoors. Don’t miss out on the adventure!Support the show

#31 Let's chat about government benefits with Simon

#31 Let's chat about government benefits with Simon

Send us a textSetting up a Help to Save account online is quick and easy to do, and takes less than 5minutes to sign up. Eligible individuals can find out more and how to apply on GOV.UK or viathe HMRC app.Support the show

#30 Let's chat with Teacher Tessa about Bob!

#30 Let's chat with Teacher Tessa about Bob!

Send us a textChildren’s author Tessa Singh visits schools and Eatly Years settings delivering interactive workshops designed to get children bringing books to life, both inside and outside the classroom. Her approach is to use music, books and props to really help get every child’s imaginations flowing. These ideas are captured by teaching the children how to create their own picture books. All details are available on Tessa’s website including lots of free resources for for teachers and parents. Her book “Little Bob Saves the World” is available to buy at all good bookshops.tessasingh.co.uk | Support the show

Let' chat Stories with Liv :)

Let' chat Stories with Liv :)

Send us a textOh 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

#28 Let's chat about outdoor clothing with Gina Bradbury Fox

#28 Let's chat about outdoor clothing with Gina Bradbury Fox

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#27 Let's talk about the weather with Caryl Hart

#27 Let's talk about the weather with Caryl Hart

Send us a textIn 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

#26 Let's chat Lego with Dr Gina Gomez de la Cuesta

#26 Let's chat Lego with Dr Gina Gomez de la Cuesta

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#25 Let's chat with Headteacher Sarah Godbold in her mission for a more playful curriculum

#25 Let's chat with Headteacher Sarah Godbold in her mission for a more playful curriculum

Send us a textMrs 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

#22 Let's get Wild Little Ones with Author Olivia Hope

#22 Let's get Wild Little Ones with Author Olivia Hope

Send us a textTo 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

#21 Let's talk about artistic learning in America with Elizabeth

#21 Let's talk about artistic learning in America with Elizabeth

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#24 Let's follow the map of leaves with author Yarrow Townsend :)

#24 Let's follow the map of leaves with author Yarrow Townsend :)

Send us a textYarrow 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

#23 Let's help talk thrive outside with Beca and Becky :)

#23 Let's help talk thrive outside with Beca and Becky :)

Send us a textListen 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

#20 Let's get Green with Ed Moore

#20 Let's get Green with Ed Moore

Send us a textListen 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

#19 Lets talk about STEM and Literature with Pooja

#19 Lets talk about STEM and Literature with Pooja

Send us a textPooja 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

#18 Let's thank Caryl Hart for the Little Things

#18 Let's thank Caryl Hart for the Little Things

Send us a textCaryl 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

#17 Let's chat about PSHE Picture Books with Molly Potter

#17 Let's chat about PSHE Picture Books with Molly Potter

Send us a textMolly 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

#16 Let's Climb our Emotions with Hannah Packham

#16 Let's Climb our Emotions with Hannah Packham

Send us a textHannah 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

#15 Let's talk about Outdoor Learning with Aled from Natural Resources Wales

#15 Let's talk about Outdoor Learning with Aled from Natural Resources Wales

Send us a textListen 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