From small things big things grow. Nature Play QLD supporting and inspiring change in the community. A small seed was planted for me back in early 2013, although at the time I did not know it. Each morning I would buckle in for the drive to work and make the early morning commute across town […]
A great story on how principle, Stephen Kanowski of Berrinba East State School, has helped change the lives of struggling kids and parents by taking learning outside. Berrinba East State School was recently a finalist in the Outdoors Queensland Awards for the Nature Play QLD Education Award. Stephen has lead the school to becoming a […]
Think about the last time you saw a child grinning wildly, bursting with excitement, and eager to explore. Chances are they were outside in the playground at break time, not sitting in class trying to grasp a new mathematical concept. But what if you could harness the same energy for both? What if that distant […]
I’ve had the pleasure today, of observing children at play at our Jump Up Outdoors Winter Program and was intrigued to see the evolution and metamorphosis of a simple stick. From the branches of a gum tree a small branch about 85cm in length and the diameter of a thumb, had fallen on the grass […]
As a parent, you must have heard about the importance of playtime for your kids, either from your own parents, or from fellow parents at your children’s school. The truth is, your little ones do need to frequently go out and spend their fair share of time amidst nature for their optimal development. Let’s give […]
Nature is everywhere which means so too can art. Whether you are out in the backyard with the kids, the park, the beach, even just the sidewalk waiting for a bus there is nature around us. And with nature, both children and adults alike can express their creativity. A form of art inspired by nature is […]
Cedar Creek’s leafy green trees, trickling rock pools, flowing waterfalls and natural swimming holes will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Once a secret spot known only to locals, Brisbane families now come from near and far to visit this stunning location and enjoy some good old-fashioned nature play. Getting to Cedar Creek (near Samford) […]
Importance of Nature in Everyday Life For children, play is learning. There is no better space for kids to learn than the outdoors, and there is no better play resource than nature. One of the best lessons children can be taught in their early years is to play outdoors. Children innately reap great benefits as […]
WHY PLAYING IN THE MUD IS MORE THAN JUST FUN As a child, I was drawn to MUD. Some of my fondest childhood memories saw me covered in the stuff, head to toe. Dirt and water… 2 very simple and basic ingredients have and continue to be the source of so much activity, creativity, joy, and […]
Learning is not something limited to the confines of a classroom nor is it something that only occurs with paper & pen. My little man has only just turned two years old, but I know he has been exposed to many rich and varied learning experiences through having spent quality time outside in nature playing. […]
