Author: Trudi Bennett
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Attune, Align, Attend: A Relational Cycle for Learning, Play and Community
To truly see someone, we ourselves need to be fully present with all our senses. For another to feel truly seen by us, they need to know we understand and… Read more
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The Children Who Carry the Culture: From KIN Villager to Playworker
At the end of each KIN Village session, after all the children have departed, the team of Playworkers gather to debrief the day. We discuss the highlights, the challenges and anything we… Read more
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An Overview of our Incursions for Primary School Educators
When Educated by Nature began in 2014–2015, it wasn’t just about “getting outside.” It was about that moment you feel when a class finally lands – when children are absorbed,… Read more
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In Gratitude: Celebrating Lives That Shaped Environmental Education
We begin the New Year with gratitude for the people who have gone before us, who have helped build the movement of outdoor learning and nature connection to where it… Read more
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Reflections from the Mud: Playwork in Practice at Jarrahdale’s Muddy Buddies
On International Mud Day, our Educated by Nature team had the opportunity to support Nature Play WA and the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale at their Muddy Buddies event in Jarrahdale.… Read more
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Politics, Power and Play at KIN Village
Play is a microcosm of wider society. Through play, children are able to explore what is happening in the world around them. They can develop an understanding of different roles… Read more
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Taking on Animal Forms at the Perth Zoo
In our programs, taking on animal forms and storytelling with our whole bodies are important deep nature connection routines. They have ancestral roots and support not only connecting deeply to… Read more
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Playing Outside this Winter
As winter begins we hear many concerns from parents about their children spending time outdoors in colder and wetter weather. It’s natural to worry about your children’s health, but rest… Read more
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Perspectives of Play: National Play, Playing and Playwork Conference 2024
Our society and culture are changing all the time. We are continually learning from each other, learning to listen, learning more about different perspectives and hopefully working on our collective… Read more
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Establishing the learning culture at Alam Atelier
In January 2024, Trudi was invited to Jakarta, Indonesia, to train a new group of educators for a brand-new early learning school, Alam Atelier, part of the iSmile network. Being… Read more