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Areta Farrance
@bushkindy.bsky.social
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Creating accessible nature play opportunities across SEQ, Australia | Building community through outdoor play-based learning | Forest School Leader | Children's play advocate | Qualified Early Childhood Teacher, Trainer & Assessor
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Week 1 of Nature Play Training & Workshops underway with Family Explorers.
One of my dreams is to grow nature play across SEQ Australia by supporting parents to start their own groups.
Thanks to @bendigobank.bsky.social & Kingston East Neighbourhood Group, our free training program is fully booked!
April 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Has anyone else supported parents to start their own bush playgroups?

#NaturePlay #OutdoorLearning #ParentLed #CommunityPlaygroups #BushKindy
April 1, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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📢 New Blog: Teaching & Learning Philosophy - where play meets purpose in nature-based education. Learn more about my approach to Nature Play

#bushkindy #natureplay #eyoutdoors #childrennature #outdoored

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My Philosophy: Nurturing Growth Through Nature - Bush Kindy
This philosophy statement reflects my deep commitment to nature-based education and my vision for creating meaningful learning experiences for all children in our community. It guides my practice and ...
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February 16, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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We love Queens Park Environmental Centre in Ipswich, QLD.

Loose parts play, sensory discoveries, songs, water colour painting, discovery walk and muddy play play play!!

#bushkindy #natureplay #eyoutdoors #childrennature #outdoored
February 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Love finding this community of #natureplay people here on @bsky.app 🌱
February 9, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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We welcomed new friends to our #forestschool program this week. Amongst many learnings we enjoyed hammock play, terracotta clay, doing the 'rainbow limbo', exploring the new native bee hives and sharing our collective knowledge.

#bushkindy #natureplay #eyoutdoors #childrennature #outdoored
February 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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#bushkindy #natureplay #forestschool #eyoutdoors #playworkers #childrennature #outdoored
The paradox of modern childhood: we designate more spaces for play while children play less naturally in any space
February 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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What a truly relaxing start to our most popular free bush kindy program at Daisy Hill Forest.
#bushkindy #natureplay #forestschool #eyoutdoors #playworkers #childrennature #outdoored
Families enjoying bush kindy at daisy hill conservation park
February 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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In eliminating all possible dangers, we've created the most dangerous condition - the inability to recognise danger

#bushkindy #natureplay #riskyplay #forestschool #eyoutdoors #playworkers #childrennature #outdoored
February 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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The great debate! As teachers/educators, do we join in children's play or stand back? When is the line drawn between connecting with a child and interrupting their play? At what point do we communicate with children intentionally? I have my views 👇but keen to hear yours
#bushkindy #forestschool
two children climbing a tree
January 30, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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I've just created an outdoor learning and play enthusiasts starter pack. Let me know if you want to be added. Experiments never fail... go.bsky.app/BUwWDT2 #EYFS
#eyoutdoors #playworkers #forestschool #childrennature
#outdoored #riskyplay #primaryoutdoors #KS1outdoors #KS2outdoors
November 16, 2024 at 7:33 PM
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How community partnerships make free Bush Kindy possible - a story of transforming quiet green spaces into vibrant community playgrounds. From one program to many, showing what's possible when we truly work together🌿

#BushKindy #NaturePlay #OutdoorLearning #Play
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Building Community Through Nature Play: A Partnership Story - Bush Kindy
When people ask ho
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January 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Starting our 2024 reflection series with the story of how exploring Logan's green spaces with my family grew into something bigger - where scepticism transformed into community connection 🌿

#BushKindy #NaturePlay #OutdoorLearning #Logan #Play
Why Logan's Heart Beats Green: Breaking Barriers in Nature Education - Bush Kindy
When people ask me why I chose Logan to offer free bush kindy programs, I often smile because the answer is simple: Logan chose us.
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January 11, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Starting this week with stories from our Bush Kindy journey through 2024 - from rain-soaked mornings to songs and music in the bush, every moment has brought our community closer.🌿#BushKindy #NaturePlay #OutdoorLearning #Logan #Play
January 10, 2025 at 9:29 AM