Category: Families
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The Aesthetic of Play: Protecting the Messy Beauty of Childhood
“The idea of the ‘aesthetic of play’ isn’t about neat spaces or visual perfection. It’s the beauty in chaos, the poetry of half-built cubby houses and scattered loose parts. It’s… Read more
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Sensory Risk-Taking at Bush Playgroup
At Bush Playgroup this week, something small and beautiful unfolded beside the Swan River. What began as a hesitant touch of clay slowly grew into curiosity, confidence, and pride. Moments… Read more
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From Inspiration to Action: A Pallet Village Grows at the Darlington Arts Festival
For a number of years now, the Educated by Nature team has been quietly following the journey of The Woodland Tribe in the UK. From tens of thousands of kilometres… 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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Watching the Weather – How We Prepare for Wet and Wild Days
With all the rain and storms sweeping through Perth, I figured it was a good time to talk about winter weather in relation to our school holiday program, KIN Village.… 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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Spontaneous Social Collaboration: Play, Risk, and the Power of Natural Environments
When thinking about play, education, and child development, our dear friend Adam Bienenstock’s concept of Spontaneous Social Collaboration (SSC) offers a compelling lens for understanding how children organically engage with… 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
