Onsite Courses for Educators

We offer a range of professional learning opportunities designed to enrich your teaching practices through outdoor, play-based learning.
A photo of a very small recreation of a playground made of sand, stones and little sticks.

Our onsite workshops are delivered at your school or early learning centre, to your team of educators, at a time and date that suits you.

Our workshops are designed to share the benefits of outdoor learning on all aspects of children’s development and, most importantly, their wellbeing.

Participants will discover the potential of using nature and a variety of open-ended materials in the outdoor environment for holistic learning. The workshops investigate the possibilities in following children’s interests, how to explore an inquiry question and considers the role of the educator in enriching learning. 

We are committed to working with your educational institution to provide a unique and targeted workshop that addresses your desired educational outcomes.

As WA's leading advocacy organisation for unstructured, outdoor play and learning for children, we are delighted to be engaging with Educated by Nature as our professional learning delivery partners.

A child playing at a mud kitchen outdoors.
Our professional learning offers:
  • on-site delivery - we come to you
  • participants' engagement with current ideas in outdoor education,
  • time for hands-on activities,
  • discussion with peers,
  • exploration of the topic in relation to their own setting, and
  • concludes with a reflection about the insights, information, understanding or inspiration gained.
Workshops cover concepts around:
  • Introduction to Nature Pedagogy
  • Early Years
  • Playwork and Adventure Playgrounds
  • Risky Play

Feedback from workshop attendees

"I felt inspired to try a few new things I hadn't thought of."
"This will benefit my future teaching."
"The passion for nature play was wonderful."
"I want to remember the feeling of being inspired and the importance of including play and hands on materials in all areas of learning."
"I am inspired to use the outdoors more, [and to] find a ‘special’ outdoor space at school."

Partner with Nature Play WA

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