“My best part has been when we play games and make new friends” Student
Being outdoors allows for big energy movement that is usually frowned upon in classroom settings. The chance for children to use their bodies to run, climb, swing and shift activate parts of their brain that are dormant in the classroom. These big movement skills also teach them how to be gentle, how to tune into their body and what it is telling them, and how to keep themselves safe. If you are never allowed to run how will you learn to stop?
This video captures the essence of our Nature Connection Series, an 8-week, immersive program delivered by Educated by Nature with the aim of supporting teachers to see the potential of local bushland and nearby outdoor spaces, engaging students Deep Nature Connection. This project was made possible through a partnership between Educated by Nature and WA Parks Foundation, supported by Australian Gas Infrastructure Group.