"The bush kinder model equiped children with problem solving skills, resilience and greater self awareness and self regulation" says teacher Daneel Robinson in a story in the Warrnambool Standard.
Bush Kinder recognises the place the bush has in Australian folklore and the significance of the land in Aboriginal culture. No toys, No tools, No art supplies The children and adults benefit from using only what nature has provided. https://www.bushkinder.education bushkinder@gmail.com
Thursday 24 March 2016
Friday 17 April 2015
Growth of the Bush Kinder movement
The massive growth in the number of bush kinders demonstrates Australians thirst to reconnect children with nature.
The more time children spend in nature the happier, healthier and smarter they are.
Monday 16 March 2015
Friday 20 February 2015
Thursday 19 February 2015
Bush Gathering group is now ECO Learning Network
The Bush Gathering group has grown and now represents a large number of outdoor groups, services, and educators.
The Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Network is a forum for educators to share their experience of providing early childhood education outdoors, learn from each other, and promote outdoor learning for young children.
It is wonderful to see the growth of the bush movement.
The Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Network is a forum for educators to share their experience of providing early childhood education outdoors, learn from each other, and promote outdoor learning for young children.
It is wonderful to see the growth of the bush movement.
http://earlychildhoodoutdoorlearning.weebly.com
Saturday 16 August 2014
More Nature in Early Childhood Services
Last week I had the pleasure of running professional learning sessions for educators in Banyule and Boroondara. It is great to hear that many participants are already incorporating nature and the outdoors into their programs. They are noticing the benefits and are are looking at ways to extend their practice.
Friday 15 August 2014
Over-protected, over-organised ... why kids need time to play
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