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Nature Play and Children's Wellbeing​

Nature Play and Children's Wellbeing

INDIVIDUAL - Nature Play and Children's Wellbeing
TEAM - Nature Play and Children's Wellbeing
Nature Play and Children's Wellbeing
Support Group - Monday 4th August 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm AEST (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania)
6:30pm - 8:30pm South Australia, Northern Territory
6:00pm - 8:00pm Western Australia

Individual - $119 - Team - $499

Tax Deductible, Certificate received for Professional Development 
​

Overview:
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This course explores the powerful role of Nature Play in early childhood education, with a focus on how outdoor environments support whole-child development, deepen connections with community and culture, and enhance children’s wellbeing—emotionally, physically, socially, and mentally.

What Early Childhood Educators Will Learn
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand the philosophy and benefits of Nature Play
See how nature supports children’s wellbeing and resilience
Connect Nature Play to the EYLF and NQF frameworks
Discover real-world strategies and experiences to bring learning outdoors
Be inspired to create inclusive, joyful, nature-rich environments for every child


Module 1: What is Nature Play?
Definition and key principles
The importance of unstructured, outdoor play
How nature fosters calm, joy, and emotional balance
Nature Play as a powerful foundation for children’s wellbeing
Contrast with traditional classroom learning

Module 2: The Value of Community
Community as a support system for Nature Play
Building connections that enhance a child’s sense of belonging
Partnering with families to support wellbeing through nature
Engaging Indigenous perspectives to enrich identity and cultural safety

Module 3: Improving Outcomes for Each Child
Nature Play as a holistic approach to learning and wellbeing
Supporting children’s mental health, resilience, and confidence
Inclusivity for diverse needs, including emotional safety
Strengthening self-identity and reducing anxiety

Module 4: Developmental Domains in Nature Play
Physical: Builds strength, coordination, and healthy habits
Cognitive: Sparks curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity
Social: Enhances empathy, teamwork, and secure relationships
Emotional: Encourages risk assessment, self-regulation, and resilience
Language: Boosts expression, storytelling, and dialogueNature Play supports all domains through a wellbeing lens—feeling safe, confident, and joyful

Module 5: Nature Play and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Strong links to Learning Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing 
Nature Play as a vehicle for physical and emotional wellbeing
Respectful relationships and calm environments in outdoor learning
Supporting children's agency in play to promote positive mental health. 
Module 6: Nature Play and the National Quality Framework (NQF)
Aligning Nature Play with:
Quality Area 2: Children’s Health and Safety
Quality Area 5: Relationships with Children
​Quality Area 6: Collaborative partnerships with families and communitiesNature environments as supportive for both wellbeing and safety
Documenting and reflecting on children’s social-emotional growth

Module 7: Nature Play Experiences
Activities that nurture joy, curiosity, and emotional security:
Mud kitchens → sensory play and regulation
Tree climbing → confidence and risk mastery
Mindful walks → calm and self-awareness
Designing experiences that build positive mental health

Module 8: Bush Kindy
Bush Kindy as a sanctuary for wellbeing
Children build emotional resilience through routine and exploration
Nature reduces stress and supports calm regulation rhythms
Emotional safety through trusted relationships in outdoor contexts

​Module 9: 33 Nature Play Ideas for Children and Families
A collection of wellbeing-focused ideas such as:
Cloud watching for mindfulness
Nature storytelling for emotional expression
Barefoot walks to connect and ground
Listening walks to practice calm and attention
Great for home and service settings

​Module 10: Final Thoughts
Recap of Nature Play’s impact on learning, development, and wellbeing
Wellbeing as both a goal and outcome of outdoor play
Inspiring educators to create joyful, grounded, nature-rich environments
Encouragement to keep children’s emotional and physical wellbeing at the heart of all planning
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  • Support Groups
    • Safeguarding Children: Supporting Child Safety in Early Learning Environments
    • Guiding Children’s Behaviour in Early Childhood
    • Educational Leader
    • Critical Reflection
    • Supporting Children's Additional Needs
    • Supporting Educator's Wellbeing
    • Nature Play and Children's Wellbeing
    • Provocations in Play
    • STEAM in Early Childhood
    • Developmental Theorists
    • Nature and Sustainability
    • Cultural and Indigenous Practices
    • Language and Numeracy
    • Strengthening Relationships
    • Responding to Family Concerns and Complaints
    • Play with Purpose
  • Online Courses
    • Guiding Children's Behaviour
    • The ECE Foundations Series
    • 8 x 10-minute courses
    • 10 x 10-minute courses
    • Children's Learning Experiences
    • Being an Area Manager
    • 1200 Phonic Digital Cards
    • 100 Early Learning Experiences per Age Group - 500 TOTAL
  • Assessment and Rating Preparation
    • National Quality Framework - Overview
    • Assessment and Rating Workbook + 3 x Mini Courses
    • Assessment and Rating Workbook
    • 5-day in service visit
    • 2-Day Assessment and Rating and Exceeding Conference
    • 2-Day Assessment and Rating Mock Review
    • Zoom/In-person Support
    • VIP Membership
    • VIP Membership - OOSH/OSHC
    • Meeting and Exceeding the National Quality Framework - 1 day Course
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 2 - Children's Health and Safety
  • Menus
  • Our Conferences
    • August Conference 2025 >
      • Nurture & Grow: Mastering Early Childhood Connections
    • March Conference >
      • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Sydney
      • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Melbourne
      • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Brisbane
  • Early Childhood Educator Events xo
  • Early Childhood Excellence
    • Early Childhood Educators >
      • Igniting Passionate Educators >
        • Igniting Passionate Educators! - 2 Hour Course
        • Ignite, Inspire, Reflect, Connect: A Day of Learning for Passionate ECE Professionals
    • Leading with Impact - Courses >
      • Leading with Impact - 2-Day Course Melbourne
      • Leading with Impact: A Professional Development Course for Centre Managers - 2-Day Course Online
      • Leading with Impact: A Professional Development Course for Centre Managers - 12-week Sessions
    • Educational Leadership >
      • Nurturing Educational Leadership: Linking Program, Practice, and Quality in Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Retreats xo
    • Bali >
      • Bali Educational Retreat
      • Bali Educator Fun in the Sun
      • Bali Leadership Retreat
      • Bali Tours xo
    • Tassie Treats - Growing Minds Retreat: Nurturing Educators
    • Queenstown - Igniting Passionate Educators
    • Phuket, Thailand - Igniting Passionate Early Childhood Educators
    • Vietnam - Play, Creativity, and Children's Development Retreat
    • Italy - Rome, and Tuscany Theorists, and Play
    • Thailand - ​Leadership and Management
    • Fiji xo - Play, Pause, & Reflect: An Educator’s Retreat
    • Spain
    • Denver and New York City
    • Whistler, Canada
  • Contact
  • Terms and conditions
  • Family Support
    • Supporting Your Child with Guidance, Routine, and Structure
    • Development and Learning Course for Families with Children in Early Childhood
  • Health and Wellness
    • Wellness Courses xo >
      • Wednesday Wine & Wellness xo
      • Winter Wellbeing for Early Childhood Educators
      • Mindful Moments: A 2-Hour Journey to Wellbeing
      • Holistic Nature and Wellbeing Course
      • Eradicating Loneliness xo
  • 12 Months of Early Childhood Educator Meetings
  • 12--Months of Early Childhood Digital Magazine
  • THRIVE in Nature™
    • THRIVE in Nature™
    • THRIVE in Nature™ - 2 hour course
  • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™
    • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ - 1-Day Course
    • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ - 2 Hour Course
  • “Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework”
    • “Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework” 1-Day Online Course
    • “Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework” - 2-Hour Course
    • "Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework" 12-Month Workbook
  • Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Children
    • From Feelings to Flourishing: Supporting Social-Emotional Wellbeing in Children
    • A Practical Day of Emotional Growth, Resilience, & Joy in Early Childhood
  • Rhythm and Bloom xo
    • Rhythm and Bloom - 2 hour course
    • Rhythm and Bloom - 1-Day Course
    • Rhythm and Bloom - 2-Day Course