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Professional Development
Learn and play with us ...
Wherever you are in this wonderful world of ours, we can support you in your nature inspired teaching and learning journey with Face-to-Face and Online PD's and Programs . Simply choose your adventure below or get in touch with us and we'll work with you to develop and implement a program or PD plan to fit your unique situation, environment or team.
Face to Face PD's & Programs
CAMPference: Teacher Nature Conference
Nature-Based Play & Outdoor Learning Coaching
/Mentoring
(Online & In-Person)
Nature Play & Outdoor Learning Workshops
READ MORE ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS
In this fun and interactive session, we’ll take your thinking OUTSIDE the box as we discuss, imagine, and discover the endless possibilities of nature’s loose parts.
A simple stick can be a journey stick, a talking stick, a measuring stick, a dinosaur, or just a regular stick and you can use it in so many ways to encourage and enhance literacy, numeracy, arts, play, STEM, indigenous culture, history, communication, geography and so much more. Join us as we dig deep into the natural loose parts possibilities for Literacy & Numeracy, and further expand into the areas of Dramatic Play & Creative Arts, Technology & Engineering, Culture & Community, and Wellbeing.
Participants will:
• Gain an overview of the theories and practice of loose parts in learning and play
• Develop ideas and expand their thinking of the uses of natural loose parts within 5 key themes: 1. Literacy 2. Numeracy 3. Dramatic Play & Creative Arts 4. Wellbeing 5. Culture, Connection and Community
Get ready to think outside the ‘mystery box’ in this creative and fun session where “MasterChef meets the Mud Kitchen”.
Together we’ll mix in a pinch of literacy, a dash of numeracy, a sprinkling of STEM and a generous dollop of natural loose parts… all served up with a side of creative flair and topped off with a little friendly competition!
In this fun and imagination-filled session, participants are taken on a journey to discover the possibilities for stories that live within the landscapes that surround them.
Upon finding an old map, participants will imagine and explore new landscapes within familiar places around them.
The session will be introduced through storytelling to inspire and ignite imaginations, and a mystery story box invites them to take inspiration from the natural world and become ‘Story Makers’ in their new storied landscapes.
Working individually or in small groups, participants will document their stories through written, oral and digital storytelling and share their stories with the whole group.
Stonework Play connects participants with nature, creative expression, art and storytelling, using a beautiful variety of stones as the medium.
Participants will be guided through a 5 Step process of:
1. GATHERING their chosen stones
2. CONSTRUCTING their stone creation
3. RENDERING (drawing) their work on paper
4. NARRATING (writing) what they have done in story form
5. SHARING their stories and experience with the group
Stonework Play can be adapted for students in any age group - from babies to 99+, and we'll discuss and share ideas about practice and extending possibilities across different settings.
Stonework Play workshops are inspired on the work of Dr Diana Suskind and Nurture in Nature partners with her to facilitating International Stonework Play Day.
Nature-Inspired Storytelling PD
for Teachers
Nature-Inspired Storytelling PD
for Children's Book Authors
Nature Art & Play Weekend
Connecting with Nature & Mindfulness Through Play
Online PD's & Programs
Nature-Based Play & Outdoor Learning Coaching
/Mentoring
(Online & In-Person)
Online Outdoor Play & Nature Inspired Learning Workshops
Treehouse Educators: Membership Community
School Readiness Funding Programs
CAMPference: Where Nature Meets Story
On-Demand Webinar Series
Who our Professional Development Programs are for
If you're someone who wants to grow your skills, confidence and impact in connecting children and nature, we know you'll love our programs and our community.
Those who most often attend our PD's are:
- Early Childhood Educators / Teachers
- Primary / Elementary School Teachers
- Educators and carers supporting children and young people with disability
- Homeschoolers, Worldschoolers and Unschoolers
- Allied Health Professionals
- Nature play and nature pedagogy practitioners
- Librarians
- Camp leaders
- Outside School Hours Care teams
BUT there is a welcoming spot for everyone in our programs and in our community ... you don't have to be working in one of the above settings.
Here's what people say about our Professional Development Workshops & Courses
"Head outdoors and the lesson will find us!"
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
"I found my people"
I used to think I was alone in my passion to connect kids to nature. Now I have a tribe!
Dr Sarah Pye
Chlidren's Book Author, Researcher and Educator
"A chance to collaborate and support each other"
Once again another fabulous conference where like minded educators have the chance to collaborate and support each other on the journey of Nature in Education and Outdoor Play.
Joanne Pegg
Principal,
Bullarto Primary School
Want to read more real stories of growth, confidence, and connection from fellow educators who've worked with us?
Here's how we can help you ...
1. Let's Talk
Book a time for a chat with us and we'll take the time to learn about your needs, wants and challenges.
2. Design a Program or PD Plan Together
We'll work with you to develop and implement a program or PD plan to fit your unique situation, environment or cohort.
3. Grow your Confidence & Improve Outcomes for Children
Feel inspired, confident and connected on your nature inspired teaching and learning journey
Get in Touch
0409843965
tania@nurtureinnature.com.au
SCHOOL READINESS FUNDING
CHILDREN'S BOOKS
We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise the deep knowledge, connection and caring relationship they have to the land and waters on which we play, learn and explore. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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