Lists

Educators Resource Hub

Browse a selection of our in-house ’Nature Play SA’ lists and more. This ever-growing resource bank provides inspiration for quick activities and curriculum-linked inquiry using nature-based environments as a platform for learning and teaching.

 

As we look to a brighter future, it is important to recognise that teaching and learning in natural spaces has significant mental health and wellbeing benefits. In addition, whilst social distancing is in place, the outdoor environment is a flexible and open learning space.

 

To support you in providing the best learning environment possible, we’ve developed a range of resources that incorporate the Australian Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework.

Schoolyard Creature Series: Invertebrates

Schoolyard Creatures to Discover: Invertebrates. Learn to identify 11 common schoolyard creatures that vary in form and colour.

50 things to do with a Stick: Early Years

50 ‘stick’ inspired play investigations and activities linked to the Early Years Learning Framework.

50 things to do with a Stick: Primary Years

50 stick-inspired outdoor lessons linked to the Australian Curriculum.

50 things to do with Loose Parts: Primary Years

50 loose parts inspired outdoor lessons.

50 things to do with Loose Parts: Early Years

50 loose parts-inspired play investigations and activities linked to the Early Years Learning Framework.

How to be a Gumnut Baby – classic adventures for modern childhood

Searching for Wattle, Pea Flower and Gumnut Babies, treading softly around Mushroom Babies… Discover the magic of the Australian bush.

25 Things to do in Summer

Rockpool discoveries, summer fruit harvests, early morning bushwalks, balmy evenings by the water… get set for a summer of outdoor play with our list of 25 Things to do in Summer!

25 Things to do in Autumn

Falling leaves, rain play, marshmallows by the fire… embrace the arrival of cooler seasons and get outdoors with our list of  25 Things to do in Autumn.

25 Things to do in Winter

Splash in puddles, listen for frogs, build a cubby, discover fungi in the forest… venture into the wintery landscape with our list of ’25 Things to do in Winter’.

25 Things to do in Spring

Bush walk amongst wildflowers, go whale watching, listen to koalas, plant seasonal vegies…welcome sunshine that spring brings with our list of ’25 Things to do in Spring’.

25 Things to do with children in nature before they turn 1

Lying beneath the shade of a tree, feeling the texture of bark, listening to waves… share some quality time in nature during the first year of your baby’s life with our ‘25 Things to do with children in nature before they turn 1’.

49 Things to do before you’re 5

Searching for tadpoles, imitating birds, sprouting seeds, catching bugs… encourage your children outside into the sensory world of play with our ’49 Things to do before you’re 5′.

51 Things to do before you’re 12

Snorkelling at the beach, cooking damper over a campfire, playing in a creek, digging for worms… inspire your children to venture into the outdoors with our ’51 Things to do before you’re 12′.