Learning with nature in early childhood services enriches every interest area from literacy corners to outdoor play by fostering curiosity, wellbeing, and environmental awareness. Integrating natural elements into classrooms and play spaces supports children’s physical, cognitive...
From the 11th of April to the 22nd of April is Nature Play Week. Nature Play Week is an annual event that celebrates the importance of outdoor play and connecting children with nature. The following provides activity ideas that wi...
The Flower Tracing printables enable children to draw flowers by tracing over the light coloured lines on one half of the flower. This is great for young children to gain control over their hand movements through tracing which wil...
Children will simply use the items collected from nature to weave. This particular activity is applicable to the elder age group of kids as it involves a little complexity. The pre-schoolers, can be involved in the weaving part al...
Bring the outdoors into your learning space with this vibrant set of educational posters celebrating the developmental power of nature play. Each poster highlights a key benefit, from physical health and creativity to emotional we...
Nature programs in early childhood settings are a fantastic way to connect children with the natural world and promote holistic development. The following article provides information on Key Aspects Of Nature Programs, Benefits of...
Celebrate the beauty of the natural world with this stunning set of uppercase alphabet letters, each filled with rich textures from leaves, bark, moss, stones, flowers, and other organic elements. Designed to spark curiosity and c...
Children are natural scientists. They observe, question, and experiment every day—whether it’s watching ants march across the playground or noticing how shadows change with the sun. A thoughtfully designed science and nature area...
There are so many wonderful ways to help children connect with nature and understand its importance! Here are a few engaging experiences you can implement in an early childhood setting.
The My Outdoor Classroom Nature Passport package supports educators in taking children outdoors for enriched play-based learning. It includes five outdoor classroom activities (supported by lesson plans) and explores the value of...
Learning about insects in an early childhood environment offers numerous benefits for young children. The following article provides information on The Importance For Young Children To Learn About Insects and Insect Theme Activiti...
The Insects and Bugs Pom Pom Mats are a great fine motor skills activity for children. It enables children to place pom pom balls on the correct spot on each insect and bug. This helps children with developing their fine motor ski...
The NQS mandates services to take an active role in caring for the environment and contributing to a sustainable future. According to NQS Standard 3, Element 3.2.3, “The service cares for the environment and supports children to b...
For children who are beginning to learn to write their names, this experience is a great way for children to practice writing their name with natural materials.
Early education care services are increasingly making bush kinders part of their educational programs. These involve excursions to sites in the midst of nature and away from structured service settings. The following article provi...
Leaf printing is an easy art experience for young children to engage in. It's a great way for young children to discover patterns, lines, and colours of different leaves.
The Senses Scavenger Hunt enables children to use their senses to complete a scavenger hunt. For older children they check off each item they find listed in the scavenger hunt and for young ones Educators can read each one out. Th...
