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Hi there! I'm April Zajko, M.Ed. of "Nature Inspired Teacher"! 

I am a nature based educator based in northern Vermont. I am passionate about supporting other educators who want to bring nature and art to the heart of their teaching practices. I offer a variety of virtual professional development series as well as college courses that build a strong foundation in research based practices for nature based early childhood educators.

Our mission is to empower early childhood educators with the tools and inspiration they need to integrate nature into their teaching practices, both indoors and outdoors.  By providing the practical resources and support needed into everyday teaching, we facilitate the educator's journey of bringing nature into early childhood classrooms.


Join my FREE "Nature Inspired Teacher" Facebook group! I answer member questions and offer support for teachers anywhere on their nature inspired teaching journey ~ whether just getting started or well on their way! Our group is about building connections, sharing great content, and growing our community. I hope you will come be part of the conversation!

Join the Nature Inspired Teacher Facebook group
Enrolling for my "Nature Inspired Teacher Seasonal Membership"
❄️ ⛄️ "Wonders of Winter Integrated Curriculum" ❄️ ⛄️ Grab my free 27 resource to keep your children learning all winter long!
🎨 🍁 Autumn Artists 🎨 🍁 My free E-book gives you an entire seasons worth of art inspiration that aligns with early learning skills.
Process Art Supply List ~ FREE printable resource to support bringing more open ended art into your classroom
Learn more about Nature Inspired Teacher at our website!

Wonders of Winter Master Class Series

Wonders of Winter Master Class Series  Created by April Zajko, M.Ed.  Ready to feel confident and excited to teach in the outdoor classroom this winter? This 20 hour professional development series is designed to equip early childhood educators with the tools and resources to keep children engaged in learning throughout the entire winter. Each session we will dive into practical and actionable steps that educators can take to bring outdoor learning to life!   Course begins in January 2024 and will be offered as a *HYBRID*  FIVE live Zoom sessions on Mondays from 6-8pm EST in January $ February 2025 Plus recorded content to watch at your own pace in the student dashboard.  Spaces are limited to 40 participants   Earn up to 20 hours of Professional Development      In this master class series  you will have: FIVE live Zoom sessions with interactive group work that will allow you to connect with classmates working with similar aged children   There will be FIVE recorded sessions for you to watch at your own pace.  Downloadable resources that can be printed and implemented right away Q & A sessions to ask questions, work through challenges, and get support overcoming obstacles Student dashboard with all the materials you need including sample parent letters, information to share in your newsletter, and curriculum activities to keep your children engaged all winter Private “Wonders of Winter” facebook group to continue to share ideas all winter long. Show what’s working in your program, share photographs, ask questions, and continue to build your confidence! Lifetime access to the student dashboard, so you can rewatch the recordings and access the materials all in one spot.  An uplifting and unique opportunity to engage with like-minded educators who want to embrace winter and expand learning opportunities outdoors! The friendships in this professional learning community will give you something to look forward to during the darker & shorter days of winter! Investment: $197  Note: This is a fully online training. Every Zoom will be recorded and uploaded onto the student dashboard, so if you miss a session you will be able to catch the replay.

$197.00 USD