by Celia Hogan | Jun 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
The outdoor classroom is an under-utilised space, full of incredible natural potential. It is a great place for learning and it supports the overall development of children alongside dispositions and key competencies that help them succeed in life. So why is it not...
by Celia Hogan | Dec 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
In an age where children are over scheduled and consumerism is rife, it is easy to feel like ‘this is normal’ or ‘I don’t want my kids to miss out’ so we do what we think our kids want and need. We so easily get caught in that trap of keeping up with the Joneses, that...
by Celia Hogan | Jul 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Thank you to our guest blogger Sara for taking the time to share her advocacy of outdoor play for her children. I hope that this post inspires you as both parents and educators to advocate for more nature play for your tamariki and the tamariki your work with!...
by Celia Hogan | May 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
When I got Shaun’s email, I was not only excited, but I was pretty impressed too. Often, I get a bit of push back when I challenge people to think differently about tree climbing in their school. But this, this email showed me what proactive looks like and has left me...
by Celia Hogan | Sep 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
New Zealand has a very unique natural environment. We are also a country that has some deep values linked to our outdoor environment. Even though over the last couple of decades that has changed somewhat – It is still deep within our psyche. What surprises me is that...
