Category: Communities
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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
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Permission to Play and Get Muddy
A few weekends ago, I spent a glorious afternoon with a young friend in the middle of what can only be described as a giant puddle. Really, it was more… Read more
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Daniel on We Belong Education Podcast
Recently, our co-founder and CEO Daniel Burton joined Dr Saurubh Malviya and Helen Pentecost on the We Belong Education Podcast! In this episode, Daniel shares the story of Educated by… 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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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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The Power of Play at The Yard, Play:GroundNYC
During my recent visit to The Yard, Play:Ground NYC, I spent a day immersed in the world of Playwork with Yoni Kallai, Co-Founder, Head Playworker, and Interim Director. The sessions that I… 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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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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Reflections from Ontario: Risk, Play, and Nature Connection
This October, as part of my USA and Canada speaking tour, I had the pleasure of visiting Toronto and Hamilton in Ontario. These visits were filled with opportunities to connect with passionate educators. We… Read more