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For children, play is learning and what many affordances nature offers as a play space!<\/p>\n

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NATURE-BASED PLAY CHILDCARE<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

We see an increasing disconnect between children\u2019s play in nature and the outdoors in a technologically advancing world.<\/h3>\n

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\u2018Playing outdoors grows resilience, self-confidence, initiative, creativity and more. It encourages the joy of movement; it nurtures wild imaginations, experimentation, friendships, social connections and behaviour\u2019 (Nature Play QLD, 2018).<\/p>\n

At Imagine Early Learning & Childcare, we pride ourselves on providing children with ample opportunities to explore nature and the natural environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nature is a part of our holistic curriculum. <\/span><\/h3>\n

Children have opportunities to explore natural spaces both indoors and outdoors, as materials and experiences reflective of nature are planned as parts of both indoor and outdoor curricula.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nature-based experiences which may take place at your local Imagine service include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Sand play<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Tree climbing<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Water play<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Exposure to Fire (in designated fire pit areas)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Stick play<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Natural materials used for creative play, i.e. rocks, bark, leaves, grass, branches, logs and so on<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    As well as having outdoor play spaces in our services that afford elements of risky play such as climbing at heights, playing at high speeds, using tools and exposing children to the natural elements, we take children into natural spaces of the local community on excursions and planned outings.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Whilst our services differ in environmental contexts, our commitment to exposing children to nature remains at the philosophical heart of the Imagine Group.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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