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25.01.2022 Have you entered yet?

25.01.2022 Great news if you missed out on the Loose Parts Play Webinars with Outsiders: Play Advocates. They are now available on our website! These are great for both educators and parents to watch - loose parts is for everyone, whether at home, school or child care. Head to here to watch and let us know what you learn https://natureplayqld.org.au/professional-/loose-parts-play

25.01.2022 Have you ever spotted a swamp wallaby? This guy was spotting on the Nature Play QLD BioBlitz. While this one was spotted in Noosa, they can be found all the way down the east coast of Australia. What have you spotted that might be great for the Nature Play QLD BioBlitz? Make sure you sign up and join in the fun! ... https://natureplayqld.org.au/nature-play-qld-bioblitz

23.01.2022 This week we're highlighting Education Provider Chelmer Station Community Kindergarten. They have maybe one of the most beautiful natural settings where shoes are optional! Their philosophy is based around learning through play and they sure embrace it. From gardening to loose parts play, right through to mud pit play, the amazing team of educators at Chelmer Street Community Kindergarten have created a space for their kids to investigate, explore, and wonder.

23.01.2022 We're only 4 weeks out from Outdoor Classroom Day! It's one of our favourite times of the year. We love seeing how all of you celebrate learning outside and seeing how create everyone can get. While we celebrate a single day for Outdoor Classroom Day, we hope that outdoor learning becomes part of every day. The outdoors lets children feel excited to learn, improves behaviour and improves health, wellbeing and happiness. It's also a great time for educators to enjoy too! ... If you're celebrating learning outdoors at your school, early learning centre or household, remember to register and share your outdoor learning journeys with us! #natureplayqldOCD #natureplayqld #outdoorclassroomday

21.01.2022 Who loves an adventure? Great Sandy National Park located in the Cooloola Recreation Area has outdoor adventures for everyone. 4WD tracks will take you past the coloured sands of the coastal cliffs, and a hike by foot will have you discovering the coloured wildflowers. If you're feeling extra adventurous, grab a canoe and explore the tranquil waterways. Have you been here before? We'd love to hear about it! ... https://natureplayqld.org.au//cooloola-recreation-area-gre Images provided by the Department of Environment and Science Queensland

21.01.2022 Connecting with their natural environment and creating a sense of belonging is what Twin Towns Community Kindergarten. help their kids experience when they come to kindy. From running around barefoot, harvesting their own vegetables, feeding their worms and chatting to resident Wally the Waterdragon, kids get to completely immerse themselves in their surrounding environment. They have a dedicated team of educators who are always looking to further their own professional deve...lopment to ensure that nature play stays a big part of their kids experience. Twin Towns Community Kindergarten are Nature Play QLD Education Providers.

21.01.2022 Are you a looking to create your own nature play space at your school, service or even in your own backyard? We've been lucky enough to have landscape architect, Andy Belcher, create a natural materials list that would make the best nature play space. Best of all, you can go as big or as little as you want! This is the perfect companion for those who have a small space or small budget but want to start their nature play spaces journey. https://natureplayqld.org.au/nature-play-spaces#resources

20.01.2022 What. A. Week! The first leg of our Loose Parts Play Regional Tour with Outsiders: Play Advocates and BUSHkids has been such a rewarding experience. We had some amazing centres and schools invite us in so we can help them on their journey. Although there are so many centres and educators out there that understand loose parts play and play work so deeply that they could probably teach us! ... A BIG shoutout to these centres and schools who were so welcoming and are so passionate about being part of the solution to get our kids outdoors. Stanthorpe Bush Kids Playgroup St Joseph's School Stanthorpe Whispering Gully Childcare Centre The Summit State School - Dept of Education Bell P-10 State School Bee Me Early Learners - Murgon Goodstart Early Learning Kingaroy Kath Dixon Family Centre Darling Heights State School We can't wait to see who we meet on the second installment of our journey. Kicking off on the 18th of October. #looseparts #LoosePartsPlay #BushKids #TheOutsiders #NaturePlayQLD

18.01.2022 Get a free Nudel Kart for your school! A Nüdel Kart is a mobile play cart this is a treasure trove of possibilities for all imaginations. It can help to develop growth mindset, collaboration and inclusiveness, as well as allowing for self-directed play - loose parts play at its finest! Nüdel Kart is giving one lucky school a Nudel Kart at no charge. You can apply through this link https://www.nudelkart.com/btsgrant.html

17.01.2022 Exploring the outdoors enriches children’s lives, their learning and health. Gecko Environment Council is just one of the many programs across Queensland that connects children with nature. At Eco Discoveries the children learn about their local community and how to care for their environment in hands on interactive sessions outdoors.

17.01.2022 #repost Birdwings Forest School Someone said "BABY DUCKS IN THE DAM!" Then all my playmates took off. After this we found a baby hoop pine and they thought it was just as cute Then we saw a little yellow-faced whip snake. Naaaww, that was cute too (from a distance). We love that they love everything! We are receiving a high volume of enquiries about all of our programs now. While this is very exciting, our programs are full and we've got a pretty decent waiting list. Do...n't worry though, waiting lists are funny things and we DO call you when there is a vacancy. To go on our waiting lists, apply on our website. #forestschool #bushkids #adventurousplay #adventure #natureplay @natureplayqld @qorf #babyanimals #babytrees Reposted from @birdwingsnature

17.01.2022 Well, day one of the Loose Parts Play Regional Tour with Outsiders: Play Advocates and BUSHkids has been a blast! We had a VERY busy day visiting Stanthorpe Bush Kids Play Group, St Joseph's School Stanthorpe, Whispering Gully Childcare Centre and The Summit State School - Dept of Education for some loose parts fun and education. Tomorrow we're off to Dalby!

15.01.2022 Planning for spontaneous play. Sounds counter-intuitive right? But being ready for spontaneous play can actually allow it to happen more often. Have a read of the very informative blog from Ngaire Trigg and maybe you can make some small changes to help you get outside more. ... https://natureplayqld.org.au//planning-ahead-for-spontaneo

13.01.2022 Cas Holman is a designer of children's toys. But not the plastic, throw-away kind. She creates 'toys for imagination'. Toys that promote unstructured play. Rigamajig is a large-scale building kit that includes wooden planks, wheels, pulleys, ropes, and hardware that allows for open-ended exploration. The weight and size of the materials call for kids to collaborate, helping each other hold parts up as the pieces come together. You can listen to her story on the Netflix show... Abstract: The Art of Design, where she has a whole episode dedicated to her amazing work. Video by A/D/O

13.01.2022 Has your family discovered Cedar Creek? Cedar Creek’s leafy green trees, trickling rock pools, flowing waterfalls and natural swimming holes is a stunning place that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Walk and climb over the rocks, swim in the waterholes, skim rocks, race leaf boats, bring a picnic.

11.01.2022 We're so excited to announce that Currumbin Pines Early Learning Centre of Excellence is our newest Education Provider! Lucky enough to be located by the picturesque Currumbin Creek, the educator team have developed a wonderful bush/beach kindy that regularly has the children getting their feet wet and sand between their toes. The environment is considered as part of the educator team, promoting children to find different forms of play to engage in. From climbing trees, buil...ding sand cities, fish traps, or searching for insects, the environment helps the children develop and strengthen their self-confidence, communication, problem-solving, cooperation, team-building skills, and immune system. We look forward to seeing all the wonderful outdoor learning opportunities Currumbin Pines Early Learning Centre has up their sleeve! #NPQEducationProvider

10.01.2022 Today feels like a good day to make some muddy pies! @dirtgirlworldofficial #mudpies #outdoorplay

10.01.2022 Activity to inspire you: Journey Sticks. "We packed our backpack with string and scissors, found some long sticks and headed for a walk. Each little item we found and took our interest, was tied onto the stick. The end product - our own unique Journey Stick!" Reposted from Nature Players J.Hartree. Thanks for tagging us! If YOU want to be featured, please tag us with @natureplayqld www.natureplayqld.org.au

08.01.2022 A BioBlitz of the Great Barrier Reef! Citizen scientists will be heading out to snorkel and dive their way into recording the fauna and flora - a world-first census of the Great Barrier Reef. Citizen Science is a great way to be part of conservation and do your bit for the survival of our planet. It's also a great way for kids to gain an appreciation for the environment and well as develop empathy and kindness. ... Why not head out on a BioBlitz of your own this weekend - join the Nature Play QLD BioBlitz for all the fun https://natureplayqld.org.au/nature-play-qld-bioblitz

06.01.2022 It's Messy Play May this month, with Playgroup QLD. They (and we!) want to see you spend this month making your play sessions as messy as possible! Start by making Oobleck together outdoors. All you. need is water, cornflour, a bowl and spoon, and food colouring. Watch: https://fb.watch/5sxMf1pLP4/ Also look to find free Playgroup QLD events in your area: www.playgroupqld.com.au/messy-play-may

05.01.2022 Under 8’s Week is quickly approaching and is next week. We love this year’s theme ‘Children celebrating outdoor play and learning’. It’s what we strive for everyday! Lead by Early Childhood Australia - Queensland, Under 8’s Week is running a FREE evening webinar program. Over the week, two Nature Play QLD Education Providers are leading the conversations: Chapel Hill Kindergarten on Monday and Clearview Early Learning Centre on Wednesday. Pop it in your calendar and find links to the register when they’re released in the coming days via ECA QLD - Under Eights Week We'll share our U8's resources throughout the week also!

03.01.2022 Want an easy way to set up outdoor play time with your kids these school holidays? Look no further than your own neighbourhood! The Digital Doorknock app was created to help neighbourhoods connect and let friendships grow for both kids and parents. Download today and watch the magic happen https://natureplayqld.org.au/our-apps/digital-doorknock

03.01.2022 Bayview Heights Community Kindergarten is located in Woree QLD and is one of our awesome Education Providers. Loose parts are a favourite with the kids as well as their vege patch. They even have a fire pit where they learn to cook their veges and the eggs from their own chickens! They are also fortunate enough to have maybe one of the most beautiful fig trees that's over 40 years old! It attracts some of the most colorful butterflies that call this tree home. ... You can read more about Bayview Heights Community Kindergarten on our website https://natureplayqld.org.au//bayview-heights-community-ki

02.01.2022 Have you ever wondered why sticks are so interesting to kids? Check out the 'Day in the life of a stick' blog from Madeline Avci of Jump Up Outdoors as she observes the ways in which kids imagine the many uses for a stick and how they can create rich opportunities for creative object play. https://natureplayqld.org.au/b/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-stick

02.01.2022 We asked our Nature Play QLD audience to tell us some of the amazing places you've discovered across Queensland for adventures. One of the amazing gems that a few of you told us about was the Bulburin National Park. Located between Bundaberg and Glaston, this national park has everything you need to head out on an outdoor adventure. Book yourself a camping spot and immerse yourself in nature, or head out on a beautiful walk that takes you through the subtropical rainforest.... Bulburin National Park also has the only known population of the endangered Bulburin nut tree Macadamia jansenii, which is so rare, with less than 40 individuals exist. Find out more on our website https://natureplayqld.org.au/places/bulburin-national-park

01.01.2022 Did you know we have a library of things to do on our website? We have all sorts of activities from creating a compost bit, making your own treasure map, and discovering the smells of nature! If you ever need a little bit of outdoor inspiration, head to our website and choose your adventure. https://natureplayqld.org.au/activity-finder

01.01.2022 It's finally here! We start our Loose Parts Play Regional Tour tomorrow! And our whole team will look super snazzy in their new tour shirts. We can't wait to visit some amazing centres and help them on their journey to implement loose parts play. ... Make sure you follow along the journey right here on Facebook. First stop, Stanthorpe! Outsiders: Play Advocates BUSHkids