1000 Hours Outside - Ginny Yurich (Best of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast)
Go OUTDOORS? In the cold? Who would do such a thing and how can that possibly be good for anyone? Join Yvette Hampton as she talks with Ginny Yurich, founder of 1000 Hours Outside about the importance and benefits of getting our families outside, even in the cold winter months. You will no-doubt be encouraged by this informative and possibly life-changing conversation!
What if some of your homeschool’s best lessons are waiting just outside your door?
The Importance of Outdoor Play: A Guide to Homeschooling in the Great Outdoors is a free printable resource designed to help homeschool families make outdoor learning and play a natural part of everyday family life.
A backyard can become a science lab. A neighborhood walk can spark questions and conversation. A local park can become a place to explore, observe, create, and simply enjoy God’s creation together.
This guide will help you discover how to:
Make nature part of your homeschool without adding another complicated curriculum
Turn everyday outdoor observations into opportunities for science, geography, art, reading, writing, and faith conversations
Encourage curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, healthy movement, and family connection
Plan meaningful outdoor adventures using places you can find close to home
Teach your children to care for and steward God’s creation
Make outdoor time a regular family rhythm
Keep your family safe while exploring outdoors
The guide also includes ready-to-use printable activities, including:
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Outdoor Observation Journal
Family Hiking Checklist
Outdoor Adventure Bucket List
Scripture-based reading, reflection, discussion, and writing activities
You don't need expensive equipment, an elaborate outdoor classroom, or a faraway destination for this adventure. Start with what you have and where you are.
Download this free guide and discover how the great outdoors can become one of your homeschool’s most memorable classrooms.
Created by Schoolhouse Rocked in partnership with Liberty HealthShare.
The guide emphasizes that outdoor learning can happen almost anywhere—from a backyard or neighborhood sidewalk to a park or local trail—and encourages families to let children's questions and curiosity guide their learning.
Recommended Resources:
Healthy Homeschooling Series on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Ginny’s Website: www.1000hoursoutside.com
Ginny’s Book: The Little Farmhouse in West Virginia
The Importance of Outdoor Play - Aby Rinella
Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All In Your Head, Second Edition
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