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Welcome to Little Kiwis Nature Play
Many ECE and school teachers, managers and principals want to confidently take the children in their care outdoors. But they’re not sure where to start. And they need to make sure everyone’s on the same page to successfully bring nature into their teaching environment.
At Little Kiwis Nature Play, we run nature-based education professional training and workshops, online courses and teacher only days – specific to your ECE centre or school.
That inspire and motivate teachers and parents to confidently take children outdoors to nature instead of being stuck inside wondering where to begin.
Up Coming Workshops
We are heading to Queenstown on 28th August and Wanaka on 4th September.
Our next workshop is happening in Ōtautahi / Christchurch on the 25th and 26th September.
Work With Me
Professional Development
We offer practical workshops that build confidence and help support teachers who are wanting to use the outdoor classroom more, or for those who are setting up a bush kindy or one day school.
Customised Training and Support
We provide customised on request workshops which are great for those who want to offer some professional development to their teachers in their own environment.
Download Our Free Case Study
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.
What People Are Saying
Celia has a real passion and a lot of knowledge around getting children exploring their natural environments outside. The sessions that Celia run are inspiring too. Highly recommend.
An outstanding presentation of an approach to learning that is desperately needed in these times of mental health fragility among our young people.
Thanks for leading such a great discussion, I really think it cemented the evening to our NZ context especially in terms of which direction we want our education sector to head in.
Articles
Should Children Play Outside when it Rains?
So often as soon as it starts to rain we bring our children inside so they don’t get wet, cold or sick. But do the benefits out weight the risks? In this article we explore some of the thinking and the benefits of play outdoors in all weather.
Ideas for World Wildlife Day
Needing some ideas for World Wildlife Day? Here are 20 suggestions to get your kids outdoors and into nature.
Having a Nature Mindset
I often hear the words yes, but…when talking with educators about setting up regular nature excursions or a nature programme in their school.
While I can definitely see the challenges and I get to hear first-hand from many teachers around NZ about their problems, they are just that. Problems. Ready to be solved.