Are you wanting to implement loose parts play at your school or education centre, but not sure where to begin? Our Loose Parts Play Letter and Wish List are a great send home resource, so that parents can be involved in the process. Click on the images below to open a printable PDF version…

Under Eights Week runs from the 17th to the 24th of May, and is a fantistic opportunity to take part in all sorts of exciting nature play and outdoor learning activities, to get our children active and engaged. Here are some quick tips and links for helping you plan a nature play inspired U…

An interesting research article that looks at the possible negative outcomes of the increasingly popular trend amongst health professionals to 'prescribe nature'. This article suggests the need for caution in uncritically or universally prescribing "healthy doses of nature"…

This year marks the release of the third Full AHKA Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Young People, which assesses 12 physical activity indicators (physical activity behaviours, traits, and the settings and sources of influence, and strategies and investments, which have the potential…

In 2018, the Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) provided an opportunity for Queensland’s children and young people to speak up and have a say about their everyday lives, priorities, concerns and visions for their communities and futures. The Growing up in Queensland project engaged…

The development of a quality educational program for children should include outdoor activities such as exploring natural environments, which are beneficial to children and contribute to improving children’s learning, health and wellbeing. To meet these needs, some education and care services…

1 in 5 Australians is living with a disability. It can be daunting for parents, educators, and activity providers to think about how to engage children with a disability in outdoor play. We recommend you ask questions, because every disability is different and nobody knows what they need better than…

This study reports on the continuing impact of the online interface for the Passport to an Amazing Childhood program, examining comments and star ratings made by Queensland children, on individual passport missions.  View Report Here…

Peter Gray is an American psychologist and research professor in the Department of Psychology at Boston College. He is most well known for his research concerned with children's natural ways of learning and the role of play in children's development. He is the author of Free to Lea…

Having a 'Nature Play and Outdoor Learning Policy' for your school or service is a wonderful way to develop and define your ethos, aims and practice. Here at Nature Play QLD we understand how busy all of you wonderful teachers and educators are. For that reason we have provided for you a…