NATURE INVESTIGATIONS (ELC to YEAR 3)

"Mess & Mud, Make & Create!!"

Multiple stations will be set up for students to choose from. They may move between stations but there will be number limits set on some of the stations that require higher supervision.

Educators only require one booked session for Nature Investigations to enjoy all of the below activities, which will be set up down at the property.

Nature Investigations will be operating on the following days during OCW:

Wednesday 25th (Lessons 2-6)

Friday (Lessons 1-5)

WET WEATHER GEAR REQUIRED!

Messy mud play will be likely and there is no shelter available so students will need to be dressed for the weather. Please ensure students are dressed in wet weather gear (boots and jacket) before coming down.

Educators will be responsible for supervising the slackline, clay making and Hapa zome stations. (These will be located close together)

Available for ELC - year 6.

BELOW ARE ALL THE STATIONS THAT WILL BE SET UP FOR STUDENTS TO CHOOSE FROM

GROWING WITH NATURE (Lynda Shepherd)

Nestled amongst 19 acres of picturesque Adelaide Hills landscape, Hills is a place where students are immersed in nature. Our unique open spaces allow students to learn beyond the walls of the classroom and develop a connection with nature. Various outdoor spaces offer students the opportunity to engage in nature play, using their imagination and the natural resources around them to learn, grow and develop physical, mental, social and emotional skills.

WOMBAT STEW

"Wombat stew, Wombat stew, Gooey, Brewy, Yummy, Chewy, Wombat stew!”

Students can create their own stew using water, leaves, flowers and spices!

WOMBAT STEW - READ ALOUD

Watch the Youtube video above to hear the Wombat Stew story.

HAPA ZOME

Hapa-Zome is a Japanese term meaning 'leaf-dye. ' The activity is a stand-alone nature expressive arts session.

HAPA ZOME TUTORIAL

Watch the Youtube video above to gain an understanding of how Hapa-Zome works. This will be an educator supported activity.

Hapa Zome Leaf Dye Process Art Flower Pounding is a fun Kid's Craft using common items to promote creativity and gross motor skills.

WAND MAKING

Students can add decoration to their whittled wood by tying on leaves and feathers with wool to create a wand!

NATURE MASKS

Students use natural materials to create their own Nature Masks.

WOOD WHITTLING

Learning the basic skills of whittling using a potato peeler.

WHAT IS WHITTLING FOR KIDS?

Daniel and Trudi spend a ‘whittle’ bit of time exploring the reasons why a simple potato peeler is such a common tool to use for young students learning to whittle.

This will be an educator supported activity.

NATURE LOOSE PARTS PLAY

Outdoor art with natural materials.

OUTDOOR ART WITH NATURAL MATERIALS

Caroline from the Ancient Technology Centre we see how you can use your home made paintbrushes and pigments to create natural outdoor art that will compliment the environment.

CLAY MAKING

Students have fun with clay and nature loose parts. Students may like to use their creations in the 'Digi Tech Stop Motion' activity.

WHAT IS CLAY?

What is clay? Where does clay come from? This video explains a little bit about what clay is, where it comes from, and the process of making, firing, and painting the clay.

SLACKLINE

Slacklining is an activity that requires balancing on a wide piece of webbing that's set up between two fixed points.

BEGINNERS GUIDE TO SLACKLINE

Slacklining can be enjoyed as an independent sport or as a group activity. It's great for the core, encourages agility, and forces both your mind and body to work together as you walk the line.