Play to Thrive
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:
- all areas of South Australia
- Delivery mode:
- Online Pre-Recorded Self-Paced
- Program delivery:
- by early childhood service staff with training and supports
- Tiered intervention:
- tier 1 universal whole service
- Cost:
- moderate ($200-$2000 per person/item/hour)
Description
Play to Thrive has been developed alongside content from Nature Play SA’s specialised programs and professional development programs. This self-paced program will address all AEDC domains, with a central focus on emotional maturity through child wellbeing, autonomy, and inclusivity. The program consists of 2 stages:
- Stage 1 (4 modules): explores foundations of nature play, unpacks perceived barriers, discusses forming a nature play pedagogy, and assesses “risk”.
- Stage 2 (4 modules): extends foundational knowledge through practical documentation of learning, understanding the link between brain development and nature play, upholding children’s voices, and nurturing resiliency and emotional wellbeing.
- improved understanding of emotional development in early childhood
- improved understanding of social skill development in early childhood
- improved integration of play based learning to enhance communication
- improved connections between learning opportunities and the environment.
How this is delivered
The program is delivered online via pre-recorded videos, allowing you to work through the program at your own pace. The program includes an 8-part video series that runs over 2 stages. Stages can be purchased separately or together as a package. Supporting resources for further reflection and guidance will be included including access to a suite of practical resources to further support your play pedagogy.
Cost
Stage 1 is delivered for $700 per groups of 1 to 5, $900 per groups of 6 to 10 or $1,200 for groups over 10. Stage 2 is delivered for $700 per groups of 1to 5, $900 per groups of 6 to 10 or $1,200 for groups over 10. Stage 1 and 2 (packaged) is delivered for $1,200 per groups of 1 to 5, $1,600 per groups of 6 to 10 or $2,000 for groups over 10.
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.