1000 Hours Outside, Part 3 - with Ginny Yurich

Go OUTDOORS? In the cold? Who would do such a thing and how can that possibly be good for anyone? Join Yvette Hampton for the conclusion of her discussion with Ginny Yurich, founder of 1000 Hours Outside about the importance and benefits of getting our families outside, even in the cold winter months. You will no-doubt be encouraged by this informative and possibly life-changing conversation!

Listen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast at https://Podcast.SchoolhouseRocked.com

Ginny is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder of 1000 Hours Outside. She is a thought-leader in the world of nature-based play and its benefits for children. One of her top priorities is to inspire parents to invest in spending time in God’s creation with their children. Her 1000 Hours Outside Challenge spans the globe and many people from all walks of life look to her for inspiration as well as practical tips on how to put down the screens and get outside. Ginny has a BS in Mathematics and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Michigan and is also a speaker, author and illustrator. Her children’s book, The Little Farmhouse in West Virginia was published in February, 2019 and her next book comes out in the fall of 2021.

Recommended Resources:

Ginny’s Website: www.1000hoursoutside.com
Ginny’s Book: The Little Farmhouse in West Virginia - https://amzn.to/3qjDxzm

Books Mentioned:
Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All In Your Head, Second Edition - https://amzn.to/36tRBhP
There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids - https://amzn.to/3ohjUG6

Podcast:
The Importance of Outdoor Play - Aby Rinella - https://podcast.schoolhouserocked.com/e/aby-rinella-the-importance-of-outdoor-play/

--------------- PARTNER WITH US! ---------------

If you believe in homeschooling, please partner with us by making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked - https://schoolhouserocked.com/support/

Shop for Schoolhouse Rocked Merchandise - https://schoolhouserocked.com/store

Without the support of the homeschool community we could not produce The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review on iTunes, and by praying for our team.

Join us in providing this great resource to families considering homeschooling for the first time, to moms struggling with feelings of inadequacy, parents working hard to balance family responsibilities and school time, and to students wondering if they are missing out by not attending public or private schools.

Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution is a feature-length documentary currently in post-production. The film is intended to break down common misconceptions about homeschooling, encourage a flood of new families to homeschool, and equip those already homeschooling to do it well. The film follows host, Yvette Hampton, as she travels the country with her family, meeting other homeschoolers and education experts in an effort to learn the secrets of successful homeschooling and to tell the story of the millions of people who have been impacted by the homeschool revolution. As viewers follow Yvette on this journey and share in her challenges and victories, they will gather the necessary resources and encouragement to homeschool with excellence — to start strong and finish well!

Visit SchoolhouseRocked.com for more information.

Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash