Yes, you read that correctly! Time and again we come across educators and parents who are struggling to reconcile their knowledge of the importance of time outdoors (and play!) and their desire for improved academic outcomes for children. The good news is that the two do not need to compete! We have witnessed first-hand the results…
“Nature is both within and around us. The only separation is in the mind. By arriving in the moment, we can experience this oneness, without the distraction of past troubles or future concerns. In this way, we can relax, re-charge, shed the stress of daily life, and embrace that which is real – we can…
“The lasting pleasures of contact with the natural world are not reserved for scientists but are available to anyone who will place himself under the influence of earth, sea and sky.” Rachel Carson Nature is all around us, whether we live in an urban place or the wide-open space of a country farm. From the…
Celebrating success and achievement comes naturally in our task-oriented society. We feel pride when we complete a challenge, overcome adversity or master a skill. However, we often need reminders about the importance of acknowledging the process and celebrating when things don’t go quite to plan, but we continue on anyway. Our tag line at…
While in Canberra, delivering workshops and incursions for local educators and families one of our Directors, Daniel Burton, popped into the ABC Canberra radio station to have a chat with Afternoon’s presenter Anna Vidot about the importance of Nature in children’s lives, why risk is important and how we can start to make nature a…
Fire is an essential element of so many of the programs here at Educated by Nature. Once the Winter season comes around and the air cools we begin our journey again of introducing the art of fire to children and parents at our programs. We are mesmerised by the power and the beauty of fire,…
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