Nature Play Learning has a variety of programs to suit individuals or schools. From bush playgroups with little tots, forest school with “big kids” or professional development for teachers, we’d love to get you playing in nature.

 
 
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Forest School

Forest school is an inspirational approach to learning in which children visit natural spaces on a regular basis to learn physical, social and technical skills. It provides opportunities to build self-esteem through hands-on learning in a bush, beach or other natural environment. Child-led learning and play is an integral part of the pedagogy, as is the development of teamwork and sensory awareness or mindfulness. Forest school includes a variety of practical activities, in which students are supported and empowered to manage their own risk and build resilience.

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For Schools

As an experienced primary school teacher with a leadership background and hands-on experience in teaching through nature play, I am in a unique position to help your school develop their understanding of how nature play can support your students in their wellbeing and learning. I can support your current programs, provide professional learning for your teachers and provide feedback on your outdoor learning spaces. I love working with schools to get the best outcomes for our students - in nature!

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Bush Playgroups

Darebin Creek Bush Playgroup is a playgroup that aims to connect little kids and their parents to nature through activities and unstructured play. We provide opportunities for children to build self-esteem through hands-on learning in a bush environment. Sessions include teamwork, sensory awareness and mindfulness and children are empowered to manage their own risk in physical activities. Through the playgroup, we aim to build a love and awareness for the environment and take care to leave no trace and be sustainable. Come and join our little community!

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For Kindergartens

Get support in setting up your own bush kinder program, from finding a site, upskilling your staff, creating policies and procedures to keep your children safe and liaising with local stakeholders. I can walk you through how to set up a fantastic nature based learning program that your children, parents and staff will love.

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Bush Kinder Experience

Bush Kinder is a play-based outdoor learning approach for 3-5 year olds in which children interact with nature and one another for good development. They learn simple bush skills and partake in a wide variety of sensory and physical activities. But most of all they play. Long periods of uninterrupted play are critical for a wide range of social, emotional and cognitive skills and help our children to build resilience. Come and play with us!

 

Nature Play Learning acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we play each week. We pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation and their ancestors and elders - past, present, and emerging. We recognise that this land always was and always will be indigenous land and we will continue to support, protect and promote indigenous rights and freedoms.