Introduction to outdoor learning, bush school and nature play
In this 5-hour professional learning course teachers and educators will be equipped with the knowledge to establish and enrich their nature play, bush school or outdoor learning program.
November 8 2025
$160
Our workshops and courses can be held at one of our Parklands' locations or at your own site.
Early childhood and primary (K-6)
Are you ready to enrich your teaching practice by bringing the benefits of nature into your educational setting?
The introduction to outdoor learning, bush school, and nature play course is designed for educators working in early childhood and primary (K-6) environments. Whether you're based in early learning centres, pre-schools, primary schools, out of school hours care, or interested in developing your own outdoor programs, this course provides the foundational skills you need to successfully integrate outdoor learning into your curriculum and setting.
What you will learn:
- Nature pedagogy: Understand the philosophy behind teaching in nature-based environments.
- The benefits of outdoor learning: Discover how outdoor learning and nature play can enhance the development of early childhood and primary students.
- The educator's role in outdoor learning: Learn how to become a facilitator of rich, outdoor experiences that foster curiosity and learning.
- Establishing an outdoor classroom: Practical guidance on setting up outdoor classrooms aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and syllabus content.
- Managing students outdoors: Tips and strategies for managing student behaviour and engagement in outdoor environments.
- Conducting site assessments: Learn how to assess playgrounds, centres, and bushland sites to create enriching and safe outdoor learning spaces.
- Linking activities to curriculum: Explore outdoor activities that can be integrated into your program to meet EYLF and syllabus outcomes.
- Fostering wellbeing and resilience: Understand how outdoor learning can contribute to children’s emotional and physical wellbeing.
Completing the Introduction to outdoor learning, bush school, and nature play course will provide you with 5 hours of Professional development toward maintaining proficient teacher accreditation in NSW.
Take the step toward empowering your students with the benefits of outdoor learning and nature play.