Category: Play
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Playground vs Playspaces
When deciding on new locations for our Mud Pies Nature Playgroups we search for simple nature spaces in local neighbourhoods. The ideal location is somewhere close to where families live so… Read more
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Mentoring Kids In Nature
Over the last year we (Trudi and Daniel) have been refining how we can best provide nature connection opportunities for families in Perth. Through Educated by Nature we have set up… Read more
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Adult Nature Connection
Feeling at Home in Nature What does nature connection mean to you? For me it means feeling ‘at home’ outdoors. Feeling comfortable, feeling safe, that I belong. Comfortable to sit… Read more
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Taking a ‘Whittle’ Time to Connect with Nature
One cold winter’s morning, on the banks of the Swan River a simple stick lay lifeless on the ground. Now this was not just any stick. Over the previous few… Read more
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A Day at KIN Village
A mum asked me today how she could describe what the kids would be doing at KIN Village, to her son. This is a really tricky one as we never… Read more
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Nature Ignites Imagination
Nature Ignites Imagination. Being with children in natural spaces is like reading the ultimate choose your own adventure story – there are expected pathways and the usual ‘narrative’ of adventure… Read more
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Connecting with Heritage to Recognise Our Own Power
This year Educated by Nature are a part of the Perth National Trust Heritage Festival. We’ll be looking at ways to explore and celebrate our links to the past. In children’s… Read more
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Homemade Glue – Simple Nature Craft for Kids
Homemade Glue With Term 1 of the school year underway, no doubt most families have gathered items to fulfil booklist requirements. The school supply shelves are fully stocked but what… Read more
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Educators with a Passion for Play
[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] This week Trudi and I have spent time developing content for our upcoming conference with Maggie Dent. We’ve therefore been reflecting on the underlying elements we feel are… Read more
