We get Children Outdoors and into Nature
by helping ECE centres with nature and bush kindy programmes.
Practical support, system development and professional development is what we do!
LEARN, PLAY, DISCOVER, EXPLORE!
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NaturePlay Bring Childhood Back – Southland Tour
NaturePlay – Take Childhood Back, explores the concept of education through play in nature (Udeskole). NaturePlay is an inspiring look at the Scandinavian method of udeskole, which is practiced through forest kindergartens, after-school clubs, nature-based play areas, adventure playgrounds and through increased break time at school. This film has an important message with some thought-provoking insights.
Following the film, we will end with a discussion on the relevance of this film to New Zealand and ask the questions ‘Are our Kiwi children still as connected to nature as we think they are – do they have the same opportunities to play as we did?’
Tickets available soon. Watch this space!
My First Bush Kindy Case Study
Are you an ECE teacher interested in the Bush Kindergarten movement and INSPIRED to find out more?
Find out how a New Zealand kindergarten ran their very first BUSH KINDY session and what they observed and learnt along the way.
Professional Development
We help ECE centres to embrace an outdoor philosophy. We encourage a whole team approach to help you become more aligned and confident in your outdoor environment.
Want to set-up a bush kindy programme?
We can help develop or provide your centre with the systems, check-lists, knowledge and confidence to set-up a kiwi style nature programme for your ECE centre.
Nature Play Pre-Schooler Day
Aimed at pre-schoolers during school holidays, this is an opportunity for children to learn, play, discover and explore the forest with its many play features during a morning of nature play.
Tree Climbing and Health and Safety
This is my first attempt at dissecting the Health and Safety Act. There is so much to digest so if you think I have got anything wrong or that I haven't considered something that is relevant, please let me know and I will happily update once researched further. I also...
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Natural Phenomena Experience
It's hard to know where to start when describing a conference as amazing as the Natural Phenomena 2017. The conference is set in the Wild Woods near Whangarei where most participants pitch their tent and have a full immersion experience of nature and education of 3...
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Quintessentially kiwi meets Pioneering Spirits
Donna Chisholm is both a teacher and an artist. With over 20 years in the Early Childhood arena, Donna has an interesting perspective...
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