Nature Inspired Teacher

Seasonal CertificationĀ 

Experience the Joy of Nature-Based Education throughout the Year!

Join the "Nature Inspired Teacher SeasonalĀ  Certification" and transform your teaching with a vibrant community of educators dedicated to integrating nature into early childhood education.

ThisĀ unique certificationĀ provides you with seasonal resources, activities, and support to bring the wonders of the natural world into your classroom all year long.

šŸ‚ Expert-Led Workshops

Participate in exclusive, members-only workshops led by our founder April Zajko, M.Ed. With nearly 25 years of classroom experience and over twelve years of experience leading professional development, April knows what teachers need in order to implement nature based approaches into early education classrooms. These monthly trainings offer practical and actionable strategies to enhance your teaching practice, and tap into the knowledge of participants to co-create integrated curriculum units.

Participants can attend the workshops live or watch the recordings in the student dashboard. For each season there will beĀ 3 two-hour online interactive workshops that will support you in implementing seasonal based curriculum and ideas of how to bring more nature into your teaching. In addition, there are six hours of self paced learning content in the student dashboard for each season.Ā 

šŸ‚ Seasonal Curriculum Bundles

Receive a quarterly bundle of nature-inspired activities, lesson plans, and materials tailored to each season, helping you create engaging and educational experiences for your children.

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šŸ‚ Monthly Inspiration

Stay inspired with monthly newsletters packed with fresh ideas, seasonal tips, and success stories from fellow educators.

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šŸ‚ Private Community Support

Connect with a supportive community of like-minded educators. Share ideas, ask questions, and collaborate on projects that bring nature into your classroom.

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šŸ‚ Professional Development Hours

At the end of each season, participants who have attended the workshops and demonstrated evidence of completing the online lessons can earn up to 12 hours of professional development.Ā 

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šŸ‚ Student Dashboard Access

All of the materials from the Nature Inspired Teacher Seasonal Membership are located in a student dashboard.Ā 

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šŸ‚ Resource Library

Access a growing library of resources, including video tutorials, printable materials, and guides that align with early learning standards.

WHY JOIN?

The Nature Inspired Teacher Seasonal Membership empowers teachers to create meaningful, nature-based learning experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, and a deep connection to the environment in young children.

By joining, youā€™ll gain the tools, knowledge, and community support needed to make nature an integral part of your teaching.

SIGN UP TODAY!

Currently enrolling for theĀ Winter Session of Nature Inspired Teacher SeasonalĀ Certification

Autumn Session

(September - November)Ā 


šŸĀ Enrollment for theĀ AutumnĀ sessionĀ opens onĀ AugustĀ 1st, and the course begins on SeptemberĀ 1st! šŸ



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Winter Session

(January - March)Ā 

Enrollment is now open!

ā„ļø Enrollment for the Winter session opens on December 1st, and the course begins on January 1st!ā„ļøĀ 

See below for more details about theĀ WinterĀ sessions.Ā 

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Spring Session

(April - June)Ā 

šŸŒ± Enrollment for theĀ Spring sessionĀ opens onĀ March 1st, and the course begins onĀ April 1st!Ā šŸŒ±Ā 

Summer Session

(July - August)Ā 

ā˜€ļø Enrollment for theĀ Summer sessionĀ opens onĀ June 1st, and the course begins onĀ July 1st! ā˜€ļø

NOW ENROLLING FORĀ SPRING

Are you ready to feel confident and energized about teaching in the outdoor classroom this spring?


Join this 12-hour professional development series designed to empower early childhood educators with practical tools and strategies to keep children engaged in learning allĀ spring.


Each session will provide actionable steps to make outdoor learning an integral part of yourĀ spring curriculum!

Course dashboard opens on April 1st! This series isĀ offered as a HYBRID program with both recorded content in the dashboard andĀ THREE live Zoom sessions.Ā 

Live Zoom sessions: Mondays, 6-8 PM EST

  • April 21
  • May 19
  • June 9

Spaces are limited to 40 participants

Earn up to 12 hours of Professional Development

Cost: $147

What youā€™ll experience in this master class series:

  • Three live Zoom sessions filled with interactive group work, giving you the chance to connect with fellow educators, ask questions, address challenges, and receive support to overcome obstacles!
  • Six hours of recorded content available in the Student Dashboard for you to watch at your own pace. The dashboard opens on April 1st with a few recordings ready to watch, and the remaining are added throughout the spring.Ā 
  • Downloadable resources including sample parent letters, newsletter content,Ā spring gross motor activities, food education for theĀ spring months, and spring-themed curriculum activities ready to use in your program.
  • Access to a privateĀ Facebook group just for students of theĀ ā€œSpring & Sprouts Series" šŸŒ±āœØĀ Here you can share ideas, showcase what's working in your classroom, post photos, ask questions, and gain inspiration from like-minded educators throughout theĀ spring season.
  • Lifetime access to theĀ Spring Student Dashboard, where you can revisit all recordings and materials whenever you need them.
  • A chance to engage with a supportive and uplifting professional learning community that will keep you inspired and motivated throughout the spring months.
Enroll in the Spring Program

FLEXIBLE ENROLLMENT OPTIONS

Ready to bring nature into your classroom? Choose the enrollment option that best suits your needs and start your Nature Inspired Teacher journey today!

Single Season

$147

Focus on a specific season and receive 3 months of curriculum and classroom support tailored to that time of year. Perfect for those who want to try out the membership and focus on a particular time of year.Ā Ā Enroll now and start your nature inspired journey!

ENROLL NOW - SINGLE SEASON

Full Year

$497

Transform your teaching and inspire your students with the wonders of nature. Experience the benefits of nature based learning throughout all four seasons with our year long membership. Ideal for educators committed to integrating nature based learning year round.Ā 

ENROLL NOW - FULL YEAR

Got questions?Ā 

Q&A for the Nature Inspired SeasonalĀ Certification

Nature Inspired Teacher

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