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Expand your knowledge and foster learning through nature with our free resources

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Outdoor Learning Passport
Info Sheets, Teach Out Toolkit
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Natural Playspace Principles

From listening to children’s voices to using loose parts, there are a series of factors to consider when designing a natural playspace in an education…

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Natural Playspaces Getting Started

From consultation with your school community to preparing a plan, we’ve provided some simple steps to help get your natural playspace started with our ‘Natural…

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Loose Parts = Creativity + Discovery + Imagination

Having loose parts in your play setting can stimulate creativity and imagination. Discover the potential of loose parts play, what it is and why it…

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Creating and Experimenting with Natural Elements Poster

An inspiring visual poster that depicts the link between natural elements and the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework.

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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.

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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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