About me
Lauren MacLean is an accomplished children's author whose picture books, Me and My Sit Spot and Finding Common Ground, enchant young readers with stories that celebrate the joy and importance of time spent in nature. She is also the author of Sitting With Nature: An Educator's Guide to Sit Spots, published in collaboration with the Outdoor Learning Store. Lauren hosts the popular Teach Outdoors podcast, where she shares insights on integrating nature into the classroom and interviews inspiring educators who embrace outdoor learning. Before becoming a primary teacher, Lauren worked at Soaring Eagle Nature School, where she deepened her passion for outdoor education. As an elementary school teacher and outdoor learning consultant, Lauren’s deep connection to nature shines through in her work, sparking curiosity and environmental stewardship in both children and adults.
