Category: On Tour
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Play is Not an Extra: Why Children’s Rights Matter More Than Ever
I recently attended the Australian Play Summit in Canberra. At the Summit, I had the privilege hearing Dr Naomi Lott’s presentation on Article 31 in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Article 31 states… Read more
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Reflections from Kuala Lumpur: What the World is Telling Us About Early Childhood Education
There is something deeply grounding about gathering with educators from around the world and realising that, despite our different contexts, cultures, climates, and systems, many of us are carrying remarkably… Read more
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Place and Pedagogy: Reflections from the 2026 Outdoor Learning Conference in Banff
There are some conferences where you leave with a notebook full of strategies, ideas, and resources that eventually find their way onto shelves or into folders on your computer. And… Read more
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Listening to Boodja – A Week at Kwoorabup Nature School
Recently, Daniel and Trudi spent just over a week in Denmark, Western Australia, working alongside the staff and students at Kwoorabup Nature School. We didn’t arrive with a checklist or… Read more
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Deep Time at the Djilba Wildflower Festival
In September 2025, Educated by Nature joined the Djilba Wildflower Festival in Kepa Kurl – the Noongar name for Esperance. In Noongar culture, Djilba marks the season of growth and… Read more
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Windmills and Nests: Training Our Senses on the Road
On the long stretches of road that wind through the South West of Western Australia, Trudi and I found ourselves playing a simple game. We call it “Windmill.” The rules… 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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David Sobel: Key Takeaways from our Discussion
In a recent episode of Campfire Conversations, I chatted with environmental educator David Sobel. We explored the foundational concepts that drive his approach to nature-based education, as well as the… Read more
