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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.

The Magic of Mud Toolkit for Teaching and Learning

This toolkit is filled with practical ideas and resources to plan a mud day celebration or support the use of mud as a valuable teaching…

Teachers Toolkit, Resources
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Dirt + Water = Childhood

Mud is a natural part of childhood and is invaluable for children’s sensory development. It provides a source of creativity and research suggests it’s beneficial…

Info Sheets, Early Years, Resources
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Outdoor Learning – Risks & Benefits

Rich play and learning opportunities need to be influenced by considered design, planning and construction and by the pedagogy and risk/benefit philosophy of educators. This…

Resources
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Outdoor Lesson Framework

This framework will help you establish routines, boundaries and expectations in a fun and simple way.

Lesson Plans, Info Sheets, Early Years, Primary Years
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Sensory Play in the Family Daycare Setting

Sensory play incorporates any activity that stimulates a child’s senses; touch, taste, sight, hearing and smell, as well as anything that involves movement and balance….

Info Sheets, Early Years
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Nature play the Education Way – Issue 1 – Nature Play SA

It’s time to do more, It’s time to be brave. A magazine for educators by Nature Play SA.

Guides
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Nature play the Education Way – Issue 2 – Nature Play SA

Children are capable and competent. A magazine for educators by Nature Play SA.

Guides
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Nature play the Education Way – Issue 3 – Nature Play SA

We all need nature for our wellbeing. This magazine is full of case studies, stories from the field, posters to print off and more. A…

Guides
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Go Wild with Nature Play SA – Resource cards

A series of nature and wild space inspiration cards to print off and use with your class. These activities can be completed in any education…

Early Years, Primary Years, Card Sets, Resources
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Go Wild with Nature Play SA – Calendar
Go Wild Activity Calendar

This calendar is a 30-day challenge that supports the use of the Go Wild Activity Cards.

Early Years, Primary Years, Card Sets
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Our Partners

Green Adelaide

Green Adelaide is a South Australian Government supported organisation that is working towards a vision of a cooler, greener, wilder and climate-resilient metropolitan South Australia. The Green Adelaide area spans from the hills to the sea, encompassing 17 metropolitan council areas and about 1.3 million South Australians. Nature Play SA is funded by Green Adelaide and contributes to Adelaide National Park City.

Our Partners

Department for Education

The Department for Education aims to ensure South Australia’s public education system can unlock every child’s potential now and in the future. Educators and staff work in partnership with families and communities to empower all children and young people with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities they need to become fulfilled individuals, active, compassionate citizens, and lifelong learners.

Our Partners

The Department for Environment and Water

The Department for Environment and Water aims to help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper. Their work in managing, conserving, and sustaining our environment and cultural resources is vital for the wellbeing of all South Australians.

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