Category: Play
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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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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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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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Trust the Process: Respecting Children’s Play
Children approach life and learning differently to adults. When performing tasks they may engage in repetition, detour from activities, or reconstruct experiences in their own vision. In short, there tends… Read more
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Redefining Play and Connection for Adolescents
In partnership with Guildford Grammar School, Educated by Nature has embarked on an innovative project to bring play back into the lives of Year 7 students through an Adventure Playground.… Read more
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Reflecting on the 2024 Play Matters Collective Summit: Listening to Children’s Voices and Standing Up for the Right to Play
Discover the impact of the 2024 Play Matters Collective Summit in Perth, Western Australia, as we reflect on the significance of play for children and young people. Learn how advocates,… Read more
