Wild Kindling
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Nature based activities - In each session we offer different opportunities for adventure which helps develop children’s motor skills and teaches them ways to be active outdoors. Whether it’s exploring the bush, creating huts, climbing trees, or creating nature craft, there is always a variety of options for participants.
Nutritional awareness – we teach children the endless opportunities that the land provides us and how through caring for our environment, nature can help take care of us. They learn the basics about local bush tucker foods and in turn learn about sustainable food sources in their local area.
Mindfullness – throughout our sessions, mindfulness exercises are incorporated, promoted physical and mental well-being.
Sensory experiences – children are encourage to engage all of their senses in different ways, through a variety of activities, enhancing their understanding of the environment.
OUR APPROACH
We use the natural environment to nurture physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth through a variety of activities.
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Emotional expression – within a nurturing environment, children are encouraged and supported to explore and express their emotions. Through activities like group discussions, nature craft and journalling, they gain a deeper understanding of their own emotions and how we can each manage these differently.
Conflict resolution – with the variety of social interactions that take place in the natural setting, we offer opportunities for children to learn how to resolve their own conflicts. We guide them to communicate with their peers, whilst navigating their emotions, in turn encouraging an environment where they support each other.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Community Building – through activities and discussions, we emphasize the importance of community, between humans and the non-human world. Children become part of a nature village, where they feel and understand the importance of being together.
Collaborative Learning – many of our activities are designed to encourage teamwork and collaboration. Children come together to achieve common goals, developing their social skills.
INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
Unstructured Play – throughout the day, children are offered numerous opportunities to independently explore and play in nature. This approach supports self discovery, responsible risk-taking and fosters resilience.
Storytelling – in circle, we offer opportunities to share our own stories as well as stories from the land, fostering curiosity and imagination and wonder for our world.
NATURE IMMERSION & INDIGENOUS WISDOM
Nature Immersion – we provide opportunities for children to be immersed in the wonder and wisdom of nature, creating a deeper connection and belonging to the natural world around them. They learn about plant and animal life, formations of the land, and the importance of nurturing nature.
Indigenous Wisdom – incorporating ancestral wisdom, our sessions encourage a respectful relationship with indigenous ways and the natural world. Children learn bout the timeless traditions that honour and protect nature in so many ways.
