S2E26: The Wonders of Wild Learning Curriculum with Rachel Tidd
Maths, it’s a dirty word isn’t it? Especially if you take the learning outside. In today’s episode, we are talking to a homeschooling mum who has created a whole curriculum in maths and reading and it is as wild as it gets!
👉 Rachel shares
- The story behind Wild Math and Wild Reading
- How bringing the learning outside helps break down the barriers around the subject of maths
- About Wild Math and why it is so special
- Her favourite activities in her curriculum
- How translating maths into real life experiences can increase understanding
- Some profound insights from the testimonials she receives
- The resources she recommends
- The magic of Wild Reading and the power of working with the brain instead of against it
- Her golden tips and advice for homeschooling parents regarding time and taking the pressure off
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👉 Guest Details
Rachel Tidd is the author of the Wild Math® and Wild Reading™ Curriculums and a leading proponent of integrating the outdoors and the natural materials in math education. Rachel obtained extensive teaching experience as an elementary and special education teacher and as a homeschool parent. She holds a Master’s degree in Elementary and Special Education from Bank Street College of Education and a B.S. in Environmental Science from SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry. She became interested in teaching and learning outside after watching her two children thrive in an outdoor forest preschool. Wild Math® has been used by schools and homeschool parents throughout the U.S. and the world. Rachel has written and presented about Wild Math® and outdoor learning in conferences, podcasts, and magazines.
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