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
The Muddy Puddle Teacher
S2 E3: Come and Explore Nature Pre-Schools in the USA with Angie
Guest: Angie Jenkins – Forest School Leader & Nature Preschool Founder (USA)
Host: Sarah Seaman
Episode Length: 35–45 minutes
“Growing Little Explorers: How Angie Jenkins Is Nurturing Nature-Based Learning in the USA”
🌿 Episode Overview
In this inspiring international episode, Sarah connects with Angie Jenkins, a Forest School leader and founder of a thriving nature preschool in the United States.
Angie shares her journey from traditional teaching to outdoor education, how she’s built a nature-based school from the ground up, and what it means to let children learn through curiosity, freedom, and connection with the land.
Together, they explore the similarities — and differences — between the Muddy Puddle Teacher® approach in the UK and the growing Forest School and outdoor preschool movement in the US.
🌎 Key Themes
- Building a nature-based preschool from scratch
- Forest School philosophy in the American context
- Child-led, inquiry-based learning outdoors
- Supporting emotional well-being and resilience through nature
- Community engagement and parent involvement
- Bridging the gap between UK and US outdoor education models