Simple, natural materials can be a great way to explore wildlife throughout the seasons.
Natural and open-ended resources like sticks create endless opportunities for children to problem solve, design and build. Cubby building is a wonderful way to open up conversations about shelters for both human and animal life.
These Australian natives are a true gem and well worth exploring with children of all ages!
Cold crisp days provide us with opportunities to observe how wildlife and plant life adapt to changes within our environment. We can reflect on the many ways we change with the seasons. As rain falls and wind blows, winter truly awakens the senses.
Mud play is fun and a source of childhood joy. Making mud pies, splashing in puddles, rolling down hills and exploring slippery creek beds are iconic images of childhood.
Smelling flowers, feeling the sensation of mud between tiny toes, exploring through the senses… Learn about the importance of the outdoors for our youngest nature players with our ‘Even babies need the outdoors’ info sheet.
Homemade mud pits, water stations, secret places, gardens to tend… help families bring nature play into their backyards with our ‘Natural Playspaces for Families’ info sheet.
Subject Area: Playspace
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 is so important to children’s development. Features practical ideas for collecting and introducing natural loose parts to your home or education setting with our ‘Loose Parts = Creativity + Discovery + Imagination’ info sheet.
Subject Area: Loose Parts
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 to children’s overall wellbeing. Get some practical ideas to explore mud play from our ‘Dirt + Water = Childhood info sheet.
An inspiring visual poster that depicts the link between natural elements and the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework.