Category: Children

Children, Professionals in the Field, Schools, Sensory Diets

Botanical Literacy

Recently Daniel and Fay had the privilege of attending and presenting at the Early Childhood Education State Conference in Perth. Surrounded by like-minded presenters and attendees, they had the opportunity… Read more

April 4, 2023
Children, Health, Play, Risk, Sensory Diets

Being Barefoot – reconnecting with the earth and developing strong minds

As Nature Connection Mentors a lot of our time is spent barefoot. In fact, any chance we get to kick off our shoes, whether it be at our school holiday… Read more

March 21, 2023
Children, Consultation, Curiosity, Schools

When Maths Appears in the Caring Task of Weeding

Under a small stand of Karri and Marri trees, positioned between the road and the school carpark, a group of year 3 and 4 students are snipping Watsonia stems and… Read more

February 28, 2023
Children, Families, Play

Outdoor Play Barriers: The Caregiver

by Nadia Robinson It’s no secret that at Educated by Nature we are advocates for risky, outdoor play (nature play). It supports development of the whole child (mentally, physically, socially… Read more

November 4, 2022
Children, Identity, Kids In Nature, Nature Connection Series, Play, Schools, Term Programs

Using Games to Teach Empathy

Across KIN Village, Bush Inventors Club and our Nature Connection series we use Wilderness Awareness Games with our participants. Whilst they are excellent icebreakers before a program and a great… Read more

October 10, 2022
Children, Communities, Health, Identity, On Tour, Spaces, Term Programs

Habitat of the Heart

Dr Jane Goodall and Richard Louv recently spoke together at the Children and Nature Network Conference. They conversed about a concept referred to as ‘Habitat of the Heart’, where the… Read more

June 9, 2022
Children, Consultation, Curiosity, Health, Nature Connection Series, Play, Schools, Sensory Diets

When We Find Comfort in Nature – A Class Story

Blog by Tamara Johnston and Trudi Bennett The Children in Nature Network (started by Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods) is celebrating 15 years of the children… Read more

May 30, 2022
Children, Curiosity, Health, Nature Connection Series

Connection to Nature Inspires Student Hearts

Through all our programs, our main goal is to provide a space where children can fall in love with nature. Read more

May 23, 2022
Children, Curiosity, Nature Connection Series, Play, Schools

Keeping the Spark Alive

Do you remember when you were a child, and the world was amazing? Every bug and every tree held magical powers. You could be anyone, do anything or go anywhere.… Read more

April 20, 2022
Children, Families, Health, Kids In Nature, Play, Schools, Sensory Diets

Finding Joy in Hot Weather

We are currently in the Nyoongar season of Birak which brings hot and dry weather. This warm weather really starts to take hold in the environment and with our bodies.… Read more

January 4, 2022