Category: Children
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Play is Not an Extra: Why Children’s Rights Matter More Than Ever
I recently attended the Australian Play Summit in Canberra. At the Summit, I had the privilege hearing Dr Naomi Lott’s presentation on Article 31 in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Article 31 states… Read more
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Play Support – The Importance of Language
There are moments in education where something small catches your attention, and the more you sit with it, the more you realise it isn’t small at all. I recently came… 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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Loose Parts Big Hearts
A new milestone was reached recently when Educated by Nature (ExN) delivered our first Loose Parts program. Loose parts are versatile, open-ended materials that despite being originally intended for other… Read more
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Deep Time at the Djilba Wildflower Festival
In September 2025, Educated by Nature joined the Djilba Wildflower Festival in Kepa Kurl – the Noongar name for Esperance. In Noongar culture, Djilba marks the season of growth and… Read more
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Walking the Evolved Nest Path – My Journey as a Nesting Ambassador
Earlier this year, I received a call from my friend and colleague, Cameron Sprague of Stramash Outdoor Nursery in Scotland. Cameron is someone I deeply respect – not only for the way… Read more
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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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Play is Not Optional
I read the recent Conversation piece with a heavy heart. The question it posed, does play belong in primary school, signals a drift toward an archaic view of education that privileges rigid,… Read more
