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 and emotionally) and provides them with opportunities to develop necessary life skills (check out Nature Play WA for more information). This blog will address in more detail…
In 2021 Fay undertook a regional tour, travelling to Narrogin to work with Amity Health at their East Narrogin Primary site. She provided incursions for children in the Ready Set Go program. This was a return to familiar for Fay, who was a Ready Set Go educator during her time in Bunbury. What is Ready…
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. The hot temperature will likely make many of us feel uncomfortable and we may find that we start to speak more negatively about the outdoors….
Wandering is one of the core routines of Nature Connection in the Art of Mentoring philosophy. It is about following what catches your senses or your heart and following that impulse to wander and explore. It evokes a sense of peacefulness as well as curiosity. The Art of Wandering may also open the possibility for…
Today was a milestone day for our humble social enterprise. It was a day that highlighted the growth we have experienced over the last seven years and offered a glimpse into the future of the sustainable, team-driven, collaborative and community-minded organisation that we strive to be.
Daniel sings another song from our Mud Pies Nature Playgroup days and one we sing at many of our school incursions: ‘It’s Good to See You’ by Don Williams. This is a wonderful song to welcome people together, create a sense of community and connect a group through the power of song!
Is your household a little chaotic at the moment? Is there a lot of noise from everyone being at home ALL DAY together. While the opportunity for connection and family time is a welcome one in our fast paced world, it’s important to remember that everyone needs their own space and time to be still……
As schools in WA are tentatively returning, Daniel reflects on what this means for communities, giving gratitude and sending thoughts out to all those incredible educators, as well as to parents and children as they navigate this change.
At Educated by Nature we are passionate about mentoring, and weave it through all our programs. People often talk about mentoring for older children, teenagers and adults. But how do you mentor a toddler? It turns out to be much the same – through deep listening, meaningful interaction and extension through the feedback and the actions…
KIN Village is expanding to provide opportunities for more Perth children to experience a day of wonder and amazement, the potential provided by the outdoors is endless! We are thrilled to be invited back to build bush huts under the pine trees at Curtin University this school holiday! Two dates are available at this…
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