Ginny Yurich
Ginny Yurich 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 B.S. in mathematics and a master’s degree in education from the University of Michigan and is also a children’s book author and illustrator. Her first book, The Little Farmhouse in West Virginia was published in February 2019, and her second book, 1000 Hours Outside Activity Book was published in April 2021.
1000 Hours Outside Hammock
These hammocks are gorgeous and oh so fun!! They come with everything you need: 2 D shaped carabiners, a 5 inch by 8 inch carrying bag, and two 6.5 feet straps. You’ll be hammocking in no time!
1000 Hours Outside Hammock
1000 Hours Outside Activity Book, Low Tech Nature Activities in a High Tech World
Simple Nature Experiences Have a Deep and Lasting Impact.
Use the 1000 Hours Outside Activity Book to inspire memorable and joyful nature activities year round. The 50+ activities in this book are geared for multi-age and can be used year round.
1000 Hours Outside Activity Book
Workshops
Thursday, June 10
Homeschooling, You’re Doing it Right!
Whereas the public school system is very uniform, the landscape of homeschool includes all sorts of variety. This variety can sometimes lead to confusion about the decisions we make along our homeschooling journeys. We know that God is a lover of variety. We can see that simply by looking at His creation. He made 7,000 different types of apples, for instance. In this session you will learn how to cater learning to the individual interests of your children and you will leave embracing the freedom that homeschooling offers each family.
1000 Hours Outside, How Nature Immersion Sets Kids Up for Lifetime Success
In the last few decades, childhood has largely moved inside. With so many great opportunities that vie for our time, it’s easy to consider outside play as frivolous. In this session, Ginny Yurich, founder of 1000 Hours Outside reveals how “just” playing outside offers a myriad of developmental benefits to your child and how these benefits will extend through adulthood. Do less and yet gain more with nature immersion!
Friday, June 11
Jump Start Guide to Homeschooling (Homeschool 101)
As the public schools continue to become less safe physically, emotionally, and spiritually, more and more parents are considering homeschooling. On a daily basis, parents around the country are wanting to bring their children home to learn, but they are often at a loss with where to begin. It can be overwhelming to start the process, but once you get going, homeschooling can be easy, refreshing, and enjoyable! Just like we often get a quick start guide to electronics, this session by Ginny Yurich, homeschooling mother of five and former public school educator, will be providing a quick start guide to starting your children on their home education. You will leave this session believing that you are the best teacher for your child!
Wil and Meeke Addison – Airing the Addisons AFR Radio Program
Interview with Ginny Yurich – 1000 Hours Outside
Are You Doing This Right? (Yes, You Are!)
If you are wondering who the best teacher is for your child, the answer is YOU. There is no one better suited to be the primary instructor in your family than you are. Children thrive at home, and families thrive when they spend the best parts of childhood together. You are doing this homeschool thing right simply by choosing home education. You can do this!