How to make a Piccie
Piccies are baskets made out of Piccabeen (Bangalow) Palm fronds. Indigenous Australians made piccies to carry water, food and tools. They are relatively easy to make and are a great … Continue reading How to make a Piccie
Nature-based Play: Getting kids outside the Mapleton State School way
Nearly all of us have memories from childhood of being outside and being a part of nature whether it was making a cubby up a tree or playing in the … Continue reading Nature-based Play: Getting kids outside the Mapleton State School way
Combating Nature Deficit Disorder
There is much talk about children being obsessed with technology and not connected to nature, but for parents there’s not a whole lot of information about how to combat this. … Continue reading Combating Nature Deficit Disorder