Book Reviews
It is a great time to be a young reader. There are so many books now available with a focus on the natural world here in Australia. We have an … Continue reading Book Reviews
Creative Recovery Project (Splashing About in our Catchment) in the Lockyer
Above: Students worked with professional storyteller, Daryll Bellingham to create a story about their part of their catchment. After the devastating 2011 oods in the Lockyer Valley, many primary school … Continue reading Creative Recovery Project (Splashing About in our Catchment) in the Lockyer
Science at Seven
It is enjoyable and inspiring to participate in the excitement of a young child actively exploring the natural environment. Small children are fascinated by the world around them, ask innumerable … Continue reading Science at Seven
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