Playful Pedagogies
Nature Play SA
- Service type:
- Program
- Support category:
- educator upskilling
- Primary AEDC domain:
- emotional maturity
- Secondary AEDC domains:
- physical health and wellbeing
- social competence
- language and cognitive skills
- communication skills and general knowledge
- Delivery location:
- Southern Adelaide
- Delivery mode:
- in-person
- Program delivery:
- by early childhood service staff with training and supports
- Tiered intervention:
- tier 1 universal whole service
- Cost:
- low (<$200 per person/item/hour)
Description
Playful Pedagogies is an in-person workshop that will support you in delivering nature play at your service. The program features a combination of presentations, hands-on workshops and reflections, with input from our Cultural Advisor, Kauwanu Tamaru, Kaurna/Narungga Elder (and/or other Aboriginal educators). Supporting resources for further reflection and guidance are also provided. Expected outcomes for this program are:
- improved understanding of emotional development in early childhood
- improved ability to adapt environments to promote active play
- improved ability to implement strategies to support social skill development
- improved integration of play based learning to enhance communication.
How this is delivered
The one-day program is delivered in-person at Nature Play SA in Wittunga Botanic Gardens, featuring a combination of presentations, workshops and reflections. Sessions are supported by Aboriginal facilitators. Please note: Playful Nature Pedagogies sessions are limited throughout the year. Current dates are 17 and 19 March, and 13 May 2026
Cost
The program is delivered for $375 per person (including catering).
Contact the provider
Contact name: Abe Moore
Contact email: schools@natureplaysa.org.au
Contact phone: 08 8490 0868
Contact website: https://www.natureplaysa.org.au
About the organisation
Nature Play SA, based in Blackwood SA, supports communities to strengthen their wellbeing and connection with nature through evidence-based outdoor learning, play and conservation. Over the past decade they have mentored educators and worked with thousands of students, families, and learning providers to improve wellbeing and childhood development.