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Professionals in the Field

Introducing Jonny, Adventure Playground Expert

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 in Perth. Adventure Playgrounds The adventure playground movement originated in Europe shortly after the second world war. These settings were originally known as… Read More

February 24, 2025

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Curiosity, Identity, Play, Risk

Adventures in Nature – Discoveries of JOY

Adventure plays a big role in all our programs – whether it is a quest for small insects on a trek around a local bushland with our Mud Pies Nature… Read more

February 10, 2016
Children, Motor Development, Schools, Sensory Diets

Transferable Skills for Kids

‘Transferable skills’ is a term usually reserved for recruitment agencies or people seeking employment. As a parent who is part of the Mud Pies Nature Playgroup community, I see that… Read more

February 9, 2016
Children, Families, Play, Sensory Diets

Homemade Glue – Simple Nature Craft for Kids

Homemade Glue With Term 1 of the school year underway, no doubt most families have gathered items to fulfil booklist requirements. The school supply shelves are fully stocked but what… Read more

February 9, 2016
Play, Schools

Educators with a Passion for Play

[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] This week Trudi and I have spent time developing content for our upcoming conference with Maggie Dent. We’ve therefore been reflecting on the underlying elements we feel are… Read more

February 3, 2016
Communities, Identity, Play, Professionals in the Field

Reflecting on Guiding Principles

Beginning a New Year – A time to reflect Educated by Nature would like to wish you and your family a Happy New Year! The festive season often brings people… Read more

January 8, 2016
Children, Families, Motor Development, Play, Sensory Diets

Nature art makes an impression

CLAY NATURE IMPRESSIONS Nature Art activities for the school holidays! We stumbled upon a gorgeous book by Cathy James, The Garden Classroom. One of the activities contained in the book… Read more

January 8, 2016
Families, Play, Sensory Diets

Peaceful Parenting – Is this a myth?

Peaceful Parenting. Is this a myth? An unattainable goal? At times I certainly think this to be the case. Peaceful Parenting sounds like a great idea in theory but my… Read more

January 8, 2016
Children, Families, Kids In Nature, Play

Back to basics – the joy of giving

The lead up to Christmas can be an overwhelming one for families with children – School holidays are starting, Christmas parties seem to be happening every night of the week… Read more

December 17, 2015
Children, Curiosity, Families, Identity, Play

Playing Adulthood

[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] My little nephew, who is two and a half, came to visit me in the office the other day and was delighted to climb up on the swivel… Read more

December 17, 2015
Children, Families, Play

A box full of fun!

We love this blog from Maggie Dent about remembering that Christmas is about connection and sharing some ideas for buying gifts for children. Remember those moments when the kids have… Read more

December 17, 2015