Natural Loose Parts Possibilities &
Nature Inspired Storytelling PD

Hands-On professional development Workshops
for Early Childhood & Primary School teachers

when

2 OPTIONS TO CHOOOSE FROM: 

EVENING SESSION (2.5hrs)

Thursday 22nd August 2024

6.00pm to 8.30pm

OR

SATURDAY SESSION (5.5hrs)

Saturday 24th August 2024

9.00am to 2.30pm

Location

Cairns, QLD

Venues To Be Confirmed ASAP

PRESENTED BY

Tania Moloney, Nurture in Nature & Award-Winning Children's Book Author

Can't make it to the workshop this time around or want to enquire about this workshop for your team? Enter your details and we'll keep you in the loop about our future Professional Development events and other nature inspired play and learning events, books and resources we create.

BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW - 2 OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM

 Natural Loose Parts Possibilities & Nature Inspired Storytelling 
Professional Development Workshops

If you wish to pay by Direct Deposit, please contact tania@nurtureinnature.com.au and we will provide you with a Tax Invoice and details for payment. Alternatively, to pay by Credit Card or PayPal, choose an option below and a Tax Invoice will automatically be generated after checkout.

A group discount is available if you are booking for 5 or more educators from the same centre/school. Please email us or call Tania on 0409 843 965 if you wish to make a group booking.

Tuesday Evening Session 

(2.5 hours)

tHURSDAY 22ND August 2024
6.00pm to 8.30pm
LOCATION: Cairns (QLD) VENUE TBC

Includes the following workshops:

  • Natural Loose Parts Possibilities
  • Clay & Storylines
  • Turning Inspiration into Action

EARLY BIRD PRICING
(ends Friday 8th August)

$80 plus GST

(Save $10 - Full Price $90 plus GST)

Includes:

  • 1 x Registration
  • Light Refreshments Provided
  • Workshop Materials
  • Professional Development Certificate (2.5 Hours)

Saturday Session 

(5.5 hours)

Saturday 24th August 2024
9.00am to 2.30pm

LOCATION: Cairns (QLD) VENUE TBC

Includes the following workshops:

  • Natural Loose Parts Possibilities
  • Clay & Storylines
  • Stonework Play (Creative Expression, Literacy, Wellbeing)
  • Top Tips & Tools for Nature Inspired Storytelling
  • Turning Inspiration into Action

EARLY BIRD PRICING
(ends Friday 8th August)

$160 plus GST

(Save $40 - Full Price $200 plus GST)

Includes:

  • 1 x Registration
  • Light Refreshments Provided
  • BYO Lunch
  • Workshop Materials
  • Professional Development Certificate (5.5 Hours)

Who should join us?

This PD is perfect for...

  • Early Childhood Educators / Teachers
  • Primary School Teachers
  • Homeschoolers
  • Librarians
  • Children's Book Authors (aspiring and published)
  • and other wonderful people who want to grow their skills, confidence and impact in nurturing children with and in nature

QUEENSLAND EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES: Aligns with Kindy Uplift Funding Priority Areas 2. Social and Emotional Learning and 5. Oral Language and Literacy

SCHOOL READINESS FUNDING APPROVED: Nurture in Nature is an Approved Provider on the Victorian Government's School Readiness Funding (SRF) Menu of evidence-informed programs and services.

EYLF v2.0 Aligns strongly with the new Sustainability Practice Principle

Here's what you'll experience...

Engage with natural loose parts to support literacy, numeracy, dramatic play & creative arts, Wellbeing, & Culture & community
DISCOVER PROVEN Tips & Tools for Nature-inspired Storytelling
Enhance your nature storytelling skills and confidence
UTILISE PICTURE BOOKS AS SPRINGBOARDS TO NATURE EXPERIENCES
NURTURE YOUR OWN NATURE CONNECTION AND NETWORK

Meet Your Facilitator

Tania Moloney

Founder of Nurture in Nature and Award-Winning Children's Book Author of Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World

Tania Moloney is the Founder of Nurture in Nature Australia, The Nature Bus and Treehouse Educators Learning Community. She is passionate about helping kids, families, schools, early learning centres, communities and people of all ages connect with nature and with each other.

She's also a Children's Book Author, with her award-winning debut book, Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World, published in 2023.

Tania facilitates many face-to-face and online Professional Development workshops and incursions (both for children and adults). These include an annual in-person CAMPference Teacher Nature Conference and Retreat, and a variety of inspiring and engaging bespoke workshops for educator groups.

As a nature loving parent, Nature-prenuer, nature pedagogue and community connector, she’s at her happiest outdoors, surrounded by kids, and her creative ideas, engaging workshops and innovative nature connection programs and resources have been embraced by people from all over the world.

Follow Tania & Nurture in Nature here ...

BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW - 2 OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM

 Natural Loose Parts Possibilities & Nature Inspired Storytelling 
Professional Development Workshops

If you wish to pay by Direct Deposit, please contact tania@nurtureinnature.com.au and we will provide you with a Tax Invoice and details for payment. Alternatively, to pay by Credit Card or PayPal, choose an option below and a Tax Invoice will automatically be generated after checkout.

A group discount is available if you are booking for 5 or more educators from the same centre/school. Please email us or call Tania on 0409 843 965 if you wish to make a group booking.

Tuesday Evening Session 

(2.5 hours)

THURSDAY 22ND August 2024
6.00pm to 8.30pm
LOCATION: Cairns (QLD) VENUE TBC

Includes the following workshops:

  • Natural Loose Parts Possibilities
  • Clay & Storylines
  • Turning Inspiration into Action

EARLY BIRD PRICING
(ends Friday 8th August)

$80 plus GST

(Save $10 - Full Price $90 plus GST)

Includes:

  • 1 x Registration
  • Light Refreshments Provided
  • Workshop Materials
  • Professional Development Certificate (2.5 Hours)

Saturday Session 

(5.5 hours)

Saturday 24th August 2024
9.00am to 2.30pm

LOCATION: Cairns (QLD) VENUE TBC

Includes the following workshops:

  • Natural Loose Parts Possibilities
  • Clay & Storylines
  • Stonework Play (Creative Expression, Literacy, Wellbeing)
  • Top Tips & Tools for Nature Inspired Storytelling
  • Turning Inspiration into Action

EARLY BIRD PRICING
(ends Friday 8th August)

$160 plus GST

(Save $40 - Full Price $200 plus GST)

Includes:

  • 1 x Registration
  • Light Refreshments Provided
  • BYO Lunch
  • Workshop Materials
  • Professional Development Certificate (5.5 Hours)

Here’s what people are saying about Nurture in Nature & Tania Moloney's PD's, Programs & Courses

"I used to think that I needed to create a lesson to head outdoors. Now I think to go outdoors and the lesson will find us! Thank you Tania!"

PAUL THOMPSON

Primary School Teacher

Nature and storytelling go hand-in-hand - and I have had such amazing success implementing what I've learnt from Tania. I can barely contain my excitement and want to share it with everyone!

CATHERINE BECKINGHAM

Early Childhood Teacher

"I used to feel unsure about the path I was on. Now I feel confident that I'm not alone, and the work that I'm doing is on the right track and supported by others in my field". 

KATIE JACOBSON

Kindergarten Teacher & Nature Pedagogue

“...Thank you for your commitment and passion in supporting educators to improve outcomes for children." 

SM

Early Childhood Teacher

"Tania, this was definitely one of the most important PD's that I have done in my life because we were very active and not just sitting and listening. I have already shared it with my team members at our educational leaders meeting and they loved the resources and ideas".

CHANU PERERA 

Kindergarten Teacher

"There are certain professionals who I like to keep in regular contact with because they inspire my teaching practice and fill my bucket. Tania is one of those people!

CATH

Early Years Educator

Frequently Asked Questions

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Will I get a Certificate of Participation?

Cancellation policy

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this beautiful Country on which we work and play on & extend that respect to all Elders past, present & emerging. Thank you for caring for this land for thousands of years so that we may enjoy it.

This event is proudly presented by Nurture in Nature Australia