Outdoor Play and Learning

Last week Miss Karthik, Miss Andrea, Miss Tori and myself travelled to Brisbane on the public holiday to visit some schools in the Brisbane area who are implementing some wonderful Outdoor Play and Learning ideas.

In an increasingly digital world, children are spending less time outdoors and more time engaged in screen-based activities. However, research consistently highlights the importance of nature play in fostering holistic child development. Nature play refers to activities that allow children to engage with natural elements, such as climbing trees, playing in mud, collecting leaves, or exploring creeks. Unlike structured play in traditional playgrounds, nature play encourages creativity, problem-solving, and independent exploration. It fosters a deep connection with the natural world, providing children with valuable experiences that promote growth in multiple developmental areas.

As we begin our journey to implement more nature play in our school, you will start to notice some changes to our school grounds. This week, Miss Andrea and Miss Tori have begun to offer loose parts play in the P/1/2 playground, including a sound wall, and Miss Karthik is organising construction activities in the library. If you are keen to hear about the way Berrinba East has implemented these ideas over the last 6 years click on the link below.

 https://youtu.be/Y6XT3Zae8Vo ​

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