Category: Play
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Building Trust and a Culture of Nature Connection at Mulberry Tree
This term, Trudi and Fay have been consulting with Mulberry Tree Childcare and Kindy at their long day-care and OSHC centres. A large part of the consultation process has been… Read more
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Squid Games and Culture of the Contemporary
We’ve been back at school for just a month now and the popularity of the Netflix show, Squid Games, has pervaded school play spaces and other children’s community spaces quickly.… Read more
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War Play – Why risk is beneficial
Outdoor play is a necessity in the development and wellbeing of young children. For a variety of environmental and cultural reasons, children are being given less and less opportunities to… Read more
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Ukulele in Isolation
The Educated by Nature team has been missing our KIN Village and Bush Inventors’ Club friends over the past months, and the joy that comes from our sessions outdoors. We’ve… Read more
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Sing-a-Long: The Fly Song
When Daniel and Trudi first launched Educated by Nature 5 years ago, Mud Pies Nature Playgroups is where it all stared. Sessions for 0 – 5 year olds and their… Read more
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The Doctor’s Remedy: Get Outdoors!
Time outside is incredibly valuable. It contributes to both our physical and mental wellbeing, promoting activity whilst providing a sense of connection and belonging. In our programs we see these… Read more
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Daniel Burton talks with Maggie Dent about Play and Risk
Nature. Even if it’s the grass in your backyard or plants on your balcony, it’s all around us — even during coronavirus. In an episode recorded well before coronavirus hit… Read more
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Emotional processing through play
Particularly in times of stress, adults need to remember and recognise that play can be a very powerful tool in helping children process, understand and manage big feelings about situations… Read more
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Children Need Cubbies
Throughout this cubby building process, a child’s curiosity is being developed. The open-ended nature of the task allows for exploration, experimentation, play and creativity. The physical development of the child… Read more
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Outdoor Play in Diverse Spaces
Environment All of Educated by Nature’s programs occur in outdoor spaces. We find locations that support groups of children to experience nature in raw forms, as opposed to manicured lawns,… Read more