Category: Communities
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The value of Self, Environment and Community
The three-way relationship between self, environment and community is recognised and celebrated here at Educated by Nature. The combination of these three forces is essential in the development of resilient,… Read more
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Play outdoors to improve reading!
Yes, you read that correctly! Time and again we come across educators and parents who are struggling to reconcile their knowledge of the importance of time outdoors (and play!) and their… Read more
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Deep Nature Connection
“The lasting pleasures of contact with the natural world are not reserved for scientists but are available to anyone who will place himself under the influence of earth, sea and… Read more
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Educated by Nature appears on the ABC
While in Canberra, delivering workshops and incursions for local educators and families one of our Directors, Daniel Burton, popped into the ABC Canberra radio station to have a chat with… Read more
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Building Resilience and Protection
Building Resilience and protection against bullying Like many Australians this week, I have been touched by the story of ‘Dolly’ and her suicide at the age of 14. My husband… Read more
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Find Your Sit Spot
Find your Sit Spot… a moment of connection in nature. You may have heard the term ‘sit spot’ but are not really sure what it is, or why it could… Read more
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Large Scale Play – Big Fun Outdoors
Large Scale Play can be defined as play that requires the use of the whole body. An activity that engages big muscles and challenges the body physically. Angela Hanscom covers… Read more
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The Joy of Wood – Workshop Review and other musings
Recently I had the privilege of attending a spoon carving workshop. The workshop is run by Greg Miller from The Joy of Wood, in Canning Vale. Perhaps you’re wondering why I… Read more
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Building Resilience in Children
When Trudi and I started Educated by Nature, one of our main goals was to create environments and experiences where children could find opportunities for building resilience. We found, through our… Read more
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Mentoring Kids In Nature
Over the last year we (Trudi and Daniel) have been refining how we can best provide nature connection opportunities for families in Perth. Through Educated by Nature we have set up… Read more