Get your children outside and enjoying the many benefits of nature play.
In this course, you will learn:
- What nature play is and why it’s important.
- How to use a nature play teaching approach.
- How nature play supports the EYLF and NQS.
- How to include nature play in your learning programs.
- How to manage risk and talk to families.
Early Childhood teachers
2.1.2 Proficient Level - Know the content and how to teach it - Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area: Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities
3.3.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Use teaching strategies: Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem-solving, and critical and creative thinking
3.4.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Select and use resources: Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning
This course may contribute towards Elective PD hours. Visit https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au for more details.
Course Introduction
Introduction
How This Course Works
10 Minutes in Nature
Meet Dr Dimity Williams
Children's Health is Changing
Health Benefits of Nature Play
Health Benefits of Nature Play Activity
Nature Play and Outdoor Play
Two Types of Nature Play
Nature Playspaces
Australia's Best Playground
Wildscapes
Making It Work for You
Making It Work for You Activity
Early Years Learning Framework
Lesson Plans and Activities
National Quality Standard
Risks vs Benefits
Risk Assessment
Talking to Families
Nature Play Associations
Reflection
Reflection Activity
Your Next Steps
Course Feedback