81. 5 Strategies for Bringing Nature Into Your Classroom and Learning Spaces

Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families · Aug 3, 2026 · 9m

It's back-to-school time and some of us are stepping back into the classroom as early as today! To help you feel more prepared and excited for this year, I put together this episode to give you concrete strategies to include nature into your classroom environment.

In this episode, we'll talk about 5 strategies for bringing nature into your classroom and learning spaces including:

Creating a nature collection table

Collecting and preparing nature manipulatives

Using your windows as a bridge from inside to outside

Including indoor plants

Using natural colors

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