Author: Jonny Neen
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At Home at KIN Homeschool
As one term comes to an end and a new term begins, it is a time to reflect on the past and consider the opportunities ahead. On a personal level,… Read more
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Reflections on the Play Matters Collective 2025 International Day of Play Event
Recently, the Educated by Nature team helped organise an event organised by the Play Matters Collective – Conversations with the Play Matters Collective – Celebrating International Day of Play 2025.… Read more
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Exploring Joomunjie Land
Earlier in the year, I had the pleasure of visiting Joomunjie Land—an Adventure Playground (also known as a Community Backyard) in Queensland, developed by the Australian Institute of Play (AIP).… Read more
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Trust the Process: Respecting Children’s Play
Children approach life and learning differently to adults. When performing tasks they may engage in repetition, detour from activities, or reconstruct experiences in their own vision. In short, there tends… Read more
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Play and Nature Connection – Campfire Conversations – Ep# 31
In this episode of Campfire Conversations, Daniel and Jonny explore the barriers that limit children’s right to play—ranging from rigid school structures and uniforms to weather discomfort and the increasing… Read more
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An Adventure Playground for Perth: Introducing Jonny and our newest project
I am pleased to formally introduce myself and my new position at Educated by Nature. As Program Development Manager, I will be focused on establishing a staffed Adventure Playground here… Read more