Bringing the outdoors in
Ernesto Rodriguez had a brilliant idea. Actually, several of them.
Combining his various vocations, he proposed the brilliant idea to school folks of bringing the outdoors inside.
(Ernie is featured in The Wonder Files podcast today. Link below.)
From his work as a school counselor, as a photographer, and as a park ranger, Ernie proposed the idea of placing ceiling murals of outdoor spaces. It has worked to bring a type of calm into classrooms.
In another setting—a youth detention program with no windows—notable evidence exists to verify improved behaviors. And emotional states.
It’s a well known concept, a walk in the woods is calming.
Now, with Ernie’s leadership, the calming effects have moved indoors.
ernie@ernestorodriguez.com
natureintheclassoom.org

Listing to the Podcast

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/wonderfiles01podcast/episodes/2025-11-18T12_15_26-08_00