Abe Moore
@arbay38.bsky.social
Radical advocate of children. Dad, teacher, coach. I work in nature education and outdoor learning. My views, not reflective of my employer.
This was my last week at Nature Play SA after four great years.
I’m taking an extended summer holiday break before heading back to the classroom in 2026. Absolutely loved my time at NPSA, we did meaningful work & the role came along at a great time post-Covid, but I’m ready to get back to teaching.
I’m taking an extended summer holiday break before heading back to the classroom in 2026. Absolutely loved my time at NPSA, we did meaningful work & the role came along at a great time post-Covid, but I’m ready to get back to teaching.
November 16, 2025 at 5:55 AM
This was my last week at Nature Play SA after four great years.
I’m taking an extended summer holiday break before heading back to the classroom in 2026. Absolutely loved my time at NPSA, we did meaningful work & the role came along at a great time post-Covid, but I’m ready to get back to teaching.
I’m taking an extended summer holiday break before heading back to the classroom in 2026. Absolutely loved my time at NPSA, we did meaningful work & the role came along at a great time post-Covid, but I’m ready to get back to teaching.
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Time spent playing outdoors has declined 50% in a generation.
That’s half the joy, half the adventures, half the memories.
Play isn't just fun, it is essential for healthy child development 💚
That’s half the joy, half the adventures, half the memories.
Play isn't just fun, it is essential for healthy child development 💚
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Time spent playing outdoors has declined 50% in a generation.
That’s half the joy, half the adventures, half the memories.
Play isn't just fun, it is essential for healthy child development 💚
That’s half the joy, half the adventures, half the memories.
Play isn't just fun, it is essential for healthy child development 💚
Reposted by Abe Moore
Nature journaling, the research suggests, can deliver excellent benefits across grade levels.
Not only can it teach critical thinking skills, but it improves focus and connects students to the outdoors. 🌳
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Not only can it teach critical thinking skills, but it improves focus and connects students to the outdoors. 🌳
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November 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Nature journaling, the research suggests, can deliver excellent benefits across grade levels.
Not only can it teach critical thinking skills, but it improves focus and connects students to the outdoors. 🌳
🧵1/11
Not only can it teach critical thinking skills, but it improves focus and connects students to the outdoors. 🌳
🧵1/11
Oh my goodness. Have yourself a day, Bluejays #WantItAll
a baseball player for the blue jays celebrates his home run
Alt: a baseball player for the blue jays celebrates his home run
media.tenor.com
October 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Oh my goodness. Have yourself a day, Bluejays #WantItAll
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This past week was really challenging at times in the classroom—but at the same time, I kept reminding myself to not give into that challenge with my own actions.
Something that helped? Having some "uplift moves" in the tool belt as a teacher.
Here are four of my favorites:
Something that helped? Having some "uplift moves" in the tool belt as a teacher.
Here are four of my favorites:
October 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
This past week was really challenging at times in the classroom—but at the same time, I kept reminding myself to not give into that challenge with my own actions.
Something that helped? Having some "uplift moves" in the tool belt as a teacher.
Here are four of my favorites:
Something that helped? Having some "uplift moves" in the tool belt as a teacher.
Here are four of my favorites:
Reposted by Abe Moore
Asking questions is brave—especially for kids in a world of AI, bias, and peer pressure. In this post, I share 7 play-based ways to help students practice curiosity, take risks, and feel safe wondering, experimenting, and learning together.
7 games to promote brave questioning
When I first moved back to Denmark, I had the privilege of working in marketing—a completely different field from teaching, but somehow familiar. Everything was new: teams, assignments, routines. It was exhilarating, exhausting, and, unexpectedly, deeply thought-provoking when I considered my work as a teacher. One of the first things I had to learn, fast, was how to ask questions. I knew very little, every day I was surrounded by people who knew far more than I did, even those fresh out of school.
pernillesripp.com
September 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Asking questions is brave—especially for kids in a world of AI, bias, and peer pressure. In this post, I share 7 play-based ways to help students practice curiosity, take risks, and feel safe wondering, experimenting, and learning together.
Adelaide hit by two fast-moving tornadoes this morning. Didn’t have that on my Friday bingo card…
a picture of a tornado and the words everything is fine
Alt: a picture of a tornado and the words everything is fine
media.tenor.com
August 29, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Adelaide hit by two fast-moving tornadoes this morning. Didn’t have that on my Friday bingo card…
Somehow, I’ve managed to work four weeks in the past two weeks.
I think that might be a new record.
I think that might be a new record.
a cat is laying on its back on the floor with the words me today below it .
Alt: a cat is laying on its back on the floor with the words me today below it .
media.tenor.com
August 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Somehow, I’ve managed to work four weeks in the past two weeks.
I think that might be a new record.
I think that might be a new record.
Anyone recognise this guy?
Love working with Ss from SA’s new Technical College which helps year 10-12 Ss to fast-track qualifications into early years education.
These Ss have a noticeably different relationship with nature compared to past generations. Trying to bridge that nature connection.
Love working with Ss from SA’s new Technical College which helps year 10-12 Ss to fast-track qualifications into early years education.
These Ss have a noticeably different relationship with nature compared to past generations. Trying to bridge that nature connection.
August 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Anyone recognise this guy?
Love working with Ss from SA’s new Technical College which helps year 10-12 Ss to fast-track qualifications into early years education.
These Ss have a noticeably different relationship with nature compared to past generations. Trying to bridge that nature connection.
Love working with Ss from SA’s new Technical College which helps year 10-12 Ss to fast-track qualifications into early years education.
These Ss have a noticeably different relationship with nature compared to past generations. Trying to bridge that nature connection.
SA public education is undergoing a transformational systems change led by CEO, Prof. Martin Westwell.
Good for anyone looking for a good news story, about how a shared focus on knowledge, dispositions and capabilities can create meaningful learning.
www.thelearningfuture.com/the-learning...
Good for anyone looking for a good news story, about how a shared focus on knowledge, dispositions and capabilities can create meaningful learning.
www.thelearningfuture.com/the-learning...
From Cognitive Debt to Purposeful Learning: Reimagining Education with Prof. Martin Westwell S9E8 (128) — The Learning Future
🔥 What if our obsession with achievement is actually limiting our students’ potential to become adaptive, purpose-driven learners? 🔥 What would education look like if we genuinely trusted teach...
www.thelearningfuture.com
July 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
SA public education is undergoing a transformational systems change led by CEO, Prof. Martin Westwell.
Good for anyone looking for a good news story, about how a shared focus on knowledge, dispositions and capabilities can create meaningful learning.
www.thelearningfuture.com/the-learning...
Good for anyone looking for a good news story, about how a shared focus on knowledge, dispositions and capabilities can create meaningful learning.
www.thelearningfuture.com/the-learning...
South Australia has seen some 120,000 sea creatures die and wash up on local beaches in the past few months due to an Algal Bloom. The algae involved, which is naturally occurring, may have been caused by a marine heatwave.
Unfortunately, nothing can be done to dilute or dissipate the bloom.
Unfortunately, nothing can be done to dilute or dissipate the bloom.
July 22, 2025 at 8:02 AM
South Australia has seen some 120,000 sea creatures die and wash up on local beaches in the past few months due to an Algal Bloom. The algae involved, which is naturally occurring, may have been caused by a marine heatwave.
Unfortunately, nothing can be done to dilute or dissipate the bloom.
Unfortunately, nothing can be done to dilute or dissipate the bloom.
Reposted by Abe Moore
I am very proud to finally get this up and out into the world.
Learning stories are wonderful.
But writing them for every kid in your class is overwhelming.
Now, with the Learner Threads Hub 'Learning Reflections' app, students can take ownership of their own reflection and story creation.
#learningstories
#learningdispositions
#edusky
But writing them for every kid in your class is overwhelming.
Now, with the Learner Threads Hub 'Learning Reflections' app, students can take ownership of their own reflection and story creation.
#learningstories
#learningdispositions
#edusky
July 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I am very proud to finally get this up and out into the world.
Smiles and Frowns @montesyrie.bsky.social
Teachers know it, and research supports it: Simple words of greetings and encouragement can dramatically improve classroom dynamics. 👋
#EduSky #ClassroomManagement
#EduSky #ClassroomManagement
June 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Smiles and Frowns @montesyrie.bsky.social
Ran a PD today around educators having permission to play, and we made 5-minute-fires.
Everyone spent 10mins trying different techniques to spark their fires, no luck.
I was invited to have a go 💥 first time up, I throw a spark like a boss.
Boom. Fire. Applause.
That will never happen again 😂
Everyone spent 10mins trying different techniques to spark their fires, no luck.
I was invited to have a go 💥 first time up, I throw a spark like a boss.
Boom. Fire. Applause.
That will never happen again 😂
June 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Ran a PD today around educators having permission to play, and we made 5-minute-fires.
Everyone spent 10mins trying different techniques to spark their fires, no luck.
I was invited to have a go 💥 first time up, I throw a spark like a boss.
Boom. Fire. Applause.
That will never happen again 😂
Everyone spent 10mins trying different techniques to spark their fires, no luck.
I was invited to have a go 💥 first time up, I throw a spark like a boss.
Boom. Fire. Applause.
That will never happen again 😂
Today’s Odd One Out brought to you by my kids’ curiosity.
Just your standard Sunday morning breakfast at our house discussing exoskeletons and arthropods 😂
Just your standard Sunday morning breakfast at our house discussing exoskeletons and arthropods 😂
Who doesn’t belong in the mini-beast club? #OddOneOut
Did you know 97% of animals are invertebrates? 🤯
- Arthropods (insects, spiders, crustaceans)
- Molluscs (snails, slugs, octopuses)
- Annelids (worms)
- Cnidarians (jellyfish,corals)
- Echinoderms (sea stars, sea urchins)
www.ooo.education
Did you know 97% of animals are invertebrates? 🤯
- Arthropods (insects, spiders, crustaceans)
- Molluscs (snails, slugs, octopuses)
- Annelids (worms)
- Cnidarians (jellyfish,corals)
- Echinoderms (sea stars, sea urchins)
www.ooo.education
June 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Today’s Odd One Out brought to you by my kids’ curiosity.
Just your standard Sunday morning breakfast at our house discussing exoskeletons and arthropods 😂
Just your standard Sunday morning breakfast at our house discussing exoskeletons and arthropods 😂
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Learn to Nature Journal!
Nature journaling offers numerous benefits, including enhanced observational skills, improved mental and emotional well-being, and a deeper connection to the natural world. It can also boost cognitive functions like critical thinking and creativity. Additionally, nature…
Nature journaling offers numerous benefits, including enhanced observational skills, improved mental and emotional well-being, and a deeper connection to the natural world. It can also boost cognitive functions like critical thinking and creativity. Additionally, nature…
Learn to Nature Journal!
Nature journaling offers numerous benefits, including enhanced observational skills, improved mental and emotional well-being, and a deeper connection to the natural world. It can also boost cognitive functions like critical thinking and creativity. Additionally, nature journaling can reduce stress and anxiety, and foster a sense of awe and wonder. Join me and the Children and Nature Network for a two-hour hands-on class where he shares his best tips and tricks for nature journaling learned through his 40 years of teaching and illustrating.
johnmuirlaws.com
June 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Learn to Nature Journal!
Nature journaling offers numerous benefits, including enhanced observational skills, improved mental and emotional well-being, and a deeper connection to the natural world. It can also boost cognitive functions like critical thinking and creativity. Additionally, nature…
Nature journaling offers numerous benefits, including enhanced observational skills, improved mental and emotional well-being, and a deeper connection to the natural world. It can also boost cognitive functions like critical thinking and creativity. Additionally, nature…
Finished up an 8 week nature journaling pilot with upper primary students this week. It was so much fun and learners actually engaged with the program even more than we hoped.
I don’t get out of the office too often these days, but these fab young people made me miss the classroom!
I don’t get out of the office too often these days, but these fab young people made me miss the classroom!
June 18, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Finished up an 8 week nature journaling pilot with upper primary students this week. It was so much fun and learners actually engaged with the program even more than we hoped.
I don’t get out of the office too often these days, but these fab young people made me miss the classroom!
I don’t get out of the office too often these days, but these fab young people made me miss the classroom!
Australia & France share top spot on this unwanted measure. It's interesting to watch some states in AUS trying to 'explicit instruction' their way out of this. EI has a place, but alongside developing dispositions & capabilities, fostering curiosity, creativity etc
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
June 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Australia & France share top spot on this unwanted measure. It's interesting to watch some states in AUS trying to 'explicit instruction' their way out of this. EI has a place, but alongside developing dispositions & capabilities, fostering curiosity, creativity etc
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
“I did it! I made fire!”
Imagine being 12 and making a fire for the first time. The was so much challenge and persistence as learners used flint and steel to spark a flame.
We explored the connection between emus and fire to the Tjilbruke Dreaming Story, at the nearby sacred Tulukutangga.
Imagine being 12 and making a fire for the first time. The was so much challenge and persistence as learners used flint and steel to spark a flame.
We explored the connection between emus and fire to the Tjilbruke Dreaming Story, at the nearby sacred Tulukutangga.
June 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
“I did it! I made fire!”
Imagine being 12 and making a fire for the first time. The was so much challenge and persistence as learners used flint and steel to spark a flame.
We explored the connection between emus and fire to the Tjilbruke Dreaming Story, at the nearby sacred Tulukutangga.
Imagine being 12 and making a fire for the first time. The was so much challenge and persistence as learners used flint and steel to spark a flame.
We explored the connection between emus and fire to the Tjilbruke Dreaming Story, at the nearby sacred Tulukutangga.
We tried doing a soundscape journal entry this week, tuning into nature by listening through the noise.
June 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
We tried doing a soundscape journal entry this week, tuning into nature by listening through the noise.
This is a classroom.
This is a really good classroom. It supports health and wellbeing, curiosity, agency, challenge, and countless other dispositions, skills and areas of impact and knowledge.
This is a really good classroom. It supports health and wellbeing, curiosity, agency, challenge, and countless other dispositions, skills and areas of impact and knowledge.
June 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
This is a classroom.
This is a really good classroom. It supports health and wellbeing, curiosity, agency, challenge, and countless other dispositions, skills and areas of impact and knowledge.
This is a really good classroom. It supports health and wellbeing, curiosity, agency, challenge, and countless other dispositions, skills and areas of impact and knowledge.
This was the best classroom I visited this week. Imagine being 5 years old and meeting and playing in this space for bush kindy. Gorgeous.
May 31, 2025 at 1:06 AM
This was the best classroom I visited this week. Imagine being 5 years old and meeting and playing in this space for bush kindy. Gorgeous.
On the home stretch of a 1400km road trip to support remote schools establishing outdoor learning and bush kindy programs.
A week of curiosity, problem-solving, resilience, and joy weaved into play experiences.
How good are early years educators!
A week of curiosity, problem-solving, resilience, and joy weaved into play experiences.
How good are early years educators!
May 29, 2025 at 4:05 AM
On the home stretch of a 1400km road trip to support remote schools establishing outdoor learning and bush kindy programs.
A week of curiosity, problem-solving, resilience, and joy weaved into play experiences.
How good are early years educators!
A week of curiosity, problem-solving, resilience, and joy weaved into play experiences.
How good are early years educators!
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Kids do not get addicted to their phones and they do not get addicted to gaming and they do not get addicted to social media... They are desperate for freedom from us, and they are desperate for attention. Our attention.
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Attention and Freedom or Alienation and Risk. Which Path is Your School On?
“The most destructive forces in my childhood came from home, from teachers, from the YMCA. I could say, if banning those protects kids from…
medium.com
May 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Kids do not get addicted to their phones and they do not get addicted to gaming and they do not get addicted to social media... They are desperate for freedom from us, and they are desperate for attention. Our attention.
medium.com/teachers-on-...
medium.com/teachers-on-...