Nature Play

It is important for children to connect to their community and nature. The development of nature play reflects the mounting body of evidence that outdoor activities such as exploring natural environments, are beneficial to children and contribute to improving children’s health and wellbeing.

We are fortunate to have a wetland nature reserve directly across the road from the kindergarten on Eminence Boulevard. The children in four year old kindergarten are involved in our Nature Play program. This involves the teachers and educators taking the children into nature to facilitate nature play experiences.

Children are encouraged to explore, learn and play in a natural setting. Every child deserves to be in nature, to seek adventure, explore the wilderness, connect with nature and our earth. Children need to be encouraged to explore trees and plants, build nature cubbies/dens, search and identify bugs and fungi, jump in puddles, share stories, create nature art, and explore the wilderness, whilst experiencing the ever changing landscapes and seasons that nature has to offer. Every child has the right for free unstructured play in a stimulating natural learning environment.