5) Benefits & Risks

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Learning Outdoors Benefits and Risks: Outdoor learning environments provide opportunity for students to engage in open-ended, diverse and meaningful learning experiences that are connected to nature, while also being connected to curriculum.

 

Outdoor learning spaces are also a feature of Australian learning environments. They offer a vast array of possibilities not available indoors.

 

Play spaces in natural environments include plants, trees, edible gardens, sand, rocks, mud, water and other elements from nature. These spaces invite open-ended interactions, spontaneity, risk-taking, exploration, discovery and connection with nature.

 

They foster an appreciation of the natural environment, develop environmental awareness and provide a platform for ongoing environmental education.

 

 

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Nature Play SA acknowledges Traditional owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and Elders past, present and emerging.