Nature Play

Education, information and playgroups which focus on letting babies and children 'go' in nature, to play, explore and connect.

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Nature Play Sydenham Wood 02/05/19

It was a nice warm day in Sydenham Wood. After an initial slow walk through the wood, between patches of beautiful bluebells and new glowing green leaves, we reached our... https://t.co/1IXL6AcRcE

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Thinking about our environment...

We sure did at the 'Outdoors in Nature' workshop in York!

We covered...
How play unfolds – universal play patterns
Our relationship with the outdoors
The roles of movement and... https://t.co/MjVABiDqhM

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Nature Play Greenwich 28/04/19

Strong and stable bridge

Just a handful of images from today... Children running joyfully across the meadow at the start of the session. Little ones finding their own creative... https://t.co/cN3fLcge3T

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THINKING ABOUT OUR ENVIRONMENT?

Extinction Rebellion are! https://t.co/EKO715UhPs

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“It is important that children discover as many things as possible for themselves. If we help in solving all tasks we rob them of precisely what is most important for their mental development. A child who achieves... https://t.co/mVYJml6Pes

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NP East Sg #3

A late one: That day, a different beach was found, some 'butterflies' (shells) and sticks, some trash, and a rope swing. How does one support a child who wishes to get a swing they can't reach? Let's find out together. See you all soon.

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Nature Play - take a step back and observe your child at play https://t.co/LJVE2O2AeL

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Immediately I thought of the mantra "the anchor doesn't follow the boat".
It is so interesting to notice how the 'attachment' of the adult support play, plays a big role in the ability to support play.

This 'anchor', 'island' and 'wave' visual can... https://t.co/j0FwSZfxXU

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"The medium (vehicle) was irrelevant- they would’ve just been as engaged instead of dinosaurs they were playing with straws or crayons.
We are often far too pre-occupied with interests and subjects that we miss... https://t.co/WOVkl5la5i

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"I've always believed that few people will protect the natural world if they don't first love and understand it. ... The natural world is not just nice to have, it fundamentally matters to each and every one of us."
- Sir David Attenborough https://t.co/uLTPw9tmMi

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“What they will not value they will not protect, and what they will not protect they will lose.”
- Charles Jordan

The urgency for our children to forge a connection with nature, to care about nature (and the fragile eco-system we have right now) is... https://t.co/YAt3jK1bGK

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WE CELEBRATE RAIN, WE CELEBRATE LIFE

"Sometimes, we all need to take a step back and remind ourselves that things may not be as bad as they may seem. We forget to soak up those precious moments given to us, like the feeling of rain against our... https://t.co/If26elv9ec

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WE CELEBRATE RAIN, WE CELEBRATE LIFE

"Sometimes, we all need to take a step back and remind ourselves that things may not be as bad as they may seem. We forget to soak up those precious moments given to us, like the feeling of rain against our... https://t.co/IlSH0u3Pak

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Nature Play Greenwich 7/04/19

The ditch and the bridge

The ditch that runs along our base was the main focus today with the kids running around, jumping into, sliding down and climbing out of it. A little... https://t.co/mMcy12DuqN

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SE London Nature Play 11th April: we met at the bridge and started our walk towards the camp. The slow walk helped the children to engage with nature and make stronger connections with each... https://t.co/lku3VuBtQb

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NP East SG #2 2019
A much delayed post for our second session of the year: SO MUCH PLAY and creation of game. Our long walk was a cool and windy one with side spitting drizzle. There were many raincoats and... https://t.co/ZpbSUCKCvc

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THINKING... https://t.co/wzPJIz3Rum

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Thinking about loose parts...

"Using nothing but everyday newspaper, expert paper artist Chie Hitotsuyama crafts realistic, exquisitely detailed sculptures of the animal kingdom." https://t.co/hG2ifFPk1N

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WE CELEBRATE LIFE, WE CELEBRATE WATER

"How can the rain be miserable and the cold be horrid? The truth is, it can't." - Clare Caro https://t.co/xh46q0w784