The Muddy Puddle Teacher Podcast
Our Award-Winning podcast is FREE CPD. Listen in to owner and founder Sarah Seaman as she chats away with some of the leading educational influencers across the field, gaining their opinions on the importance of outdoor learning.
Season One: Let’s get Muddy with Early Years
S1E1– Let’s talk all things muddy!
S1E2: Let’s play outside with Greg Bottrill
S1E3: Let’s chat about the 7 strands with June O’Sullivan MBE
S1E4: Let’s go abroad with Jess Gosling International Teacher & Author
S1E5: Let’s talk about parenting with This Morning Star, Sue Atkins
S1E6: Let’s talk about simple toddler ideas with Lisa Forsythe
S1E7: Let’s talk bugs with Insect Lore
S1E8: Let’s grow with Cbeebies Star Mr Bloom(Ben Faulks)
S1E9: Let’s talk about Happy Roots with Laurenne Hopkins
S1E10: Let’s talk about schools with farms at Boothroyd Primary School, Leeds, Deputy Head Helen
S1E11: Let’s talk about outdoor continuous provision with Judith Earl, Pownall Hall Independent School, Wilmslow
S1E12: Let’s talk about Yoga with Nic from Australia
S1E13: Let’s talk about Forest School with Jackie
S1E14: Let’s talk about Social, Emotional and Mental Health with expert & author Sonia.
S1E15: Let’s talk about the need for Outdoor Learning with Aled from Natural Wales
Season Two: Children’s Books Author Theme (Linking with the Outdoors & Wellbeing)
S2E2: Let’s Climb our Emotions with Hannah Packham
🎧 The Best Outdoor Learning Podcast for Teachers Who Love Mud, Nature & Big Ideas
Looking for an outdoor learning podcast that’s practical, inspiring, and made for real teachers? You’ve just found it. Welcome to The Muddy Puddle Teacher Podcast—your go-to audio hub for taking learning outside, connecting with nature, and teaching with creativity.
🌱 What Is The Outdoor Learning Podcast All About?
Hosted by Sarah Seaman, a former primary school teacher and the founder of The Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach, this podcast brings you regular episodes packed with:
-
Practical outdoor lesson ideas
-
Interviews with education experts and nature lovers
-
EYFS to KS2 curriculum tips for learning outside the classroom
-
Sustainable teaching hacks using mud, sticks, and imagination
-
Conversations around child-led learning, SEN inclusion, and wellbeing
🎙️ Why Listen to The Muddy Puddle Teacher Podcast?
If you’re a teacher, TA, home educator, or forest school leader who’s ever asked…
-
“How can I teach maths outside?”
-
“What’s a sensory-friendly outdoor activity for EYFS?”
-
“How do I go plastic-free in my teaching?”
…this outdoor learning podcast has your back.
Each episode is 10–30 minutes long, making it perfect for:
-
Listening on your lunch break
-
Getting inspired on your drive to school
-
Picking up ideas during planning time
-
Sharing with your SLT or outdoor learning lead
🌼 Popular Episodes You’ll Love
-
S2E2: Let’s Diddi Dance with Anne-Marie – How movement and music outdoors support early development
-
Ditch the Plastic Day Special – Ways to go green and take action with your class
-
Maths in the Mud – Outdoor maths activities that actually work
You can explore the full list here:
👉 Listen to The Muddy Puddle Teacher Podcast
🔍 What Makes It the Best Outdoor Learning Podcast?
-
🌿 Linked to the UK curriculum (EYFS, KS1, KS2)
-
👣 Grounded in real teaching experience
-
🧠 Great for CPD and staff inspiration
-
♻️ Focus on sustainability and natural resources
-
❤️ Inclusive for SEN and neurodiverse learners
Plus, it’s totally free—no subscription needed.
🔗 Where to Listen
The Muddy Puddle Teacher Outdoor Learning Podcast is available on:
-
Or directly on our website
Subscribe, review, and share if it’s helped you take teaching outside.
🛠️ Want More Than a Podcast?
Explore our Outdoor Learning Packs, CPD training, and curriculum-linked outdoor lessons for EYFS, KS1, and KS2. All created by teachers, for teachers who believe muddy knees and messy hands make for magic learning.
👉 Discover The Muddy Puddle Teacher Resources
💬 Final Thought
The world is your classroom—and The Muddy Puddle Teacher podcast is here to help you teach in it. Whether you’re new to outdoor learning or ready to deepen your muddy practice, pop in your headphones and step outside.
Ready to explore education without walls?
🎧 Tune in to the UK’s favourite outdoor learning podcast today.
