Giving children the opportunity to engage in natural play is an important building block in their education. The way they see the world and interact with it affects so many of their physical, mental and spiritual skills.
Each session begins with our Wild Earthlings acknowledgement of country, where we gather together and pay our respects to all First Nations people. During a play session, we follow the children's interests through the environment and develop the learning as we go. Each child is trusted and supported to use educator experiences or just the natural world around them. They may be provided tools, paint, clay, ropes, magnifying glasses, books, water play and a whole myriad of other resources to extend their learning.
Over the weeks, the children develop in their abilities and grasp concepts more strongly through the delivery of additional ideas to what they already know. They can take this learning at their own pace and can spend as little or as long as they like on one thing. You may find that your child spends the entire term finding a favourite rock to sit on, or they may never step on the same patch of Earth twice. Each child is individual, and here, they are given the space to express completely who they are.
Open to children aged 6 months - 6 years
Sessions are run every week during school term
Check each individual location for session durations as they may vary
$250 per 10 week term for a single child (20% off for each sibling over 6 months)
$25 per casual session (subject to availability)
Term 4 Monday - Wolli Creek
https://www.trybooking.com/CVOHT
Single session Monday - Wolli Creek
https://www.trybooking.com/CQSBK
Term 4 Tuesday - Cumberland State Forest
https://www.trybooking.com/CVOYT
Single session Tuesday - Cumberland State Forest
https://www.trybooking.com/CQSBG
Term 4 Friday - Glenorie
https://www.trybooking.com/CVOHQ
Single session Friday - Glenorie
https://www.trybooking.com/COQJV
Sydney Park Saturday 18th January 2025
https://www.trybooking.com/CWCNS
Term 1 Monday - Wolli Creek
https://www.trybooking.com/CXLAH
Term 1 Tuesday - Cumberland State Forest
https://www.trybooking.com/CXLCT
Term 1 Friday - Glenorie
During this time, children will be able to engage in all our typical Wild Earthlings experiences such as tools, climbing trees, bush walking, water play, clay & mud play, and so much more, as well as afternoon goal orientated activities so they can bring home special souvenirs of their day! .
Open to children aged 5 years - 12 years
Price: $75 per child (Discounts apply for multiple children from one family)
Friday 10th January - Glenorie
https://www.trybooking.com/CXCUW
Friday 17th January - Glenorie
https://www.trybooking.com/CXLDM
Friday 24th January - Glenorie
https://www.trybooking.com/CXLDP
Tuesday 4th February - Cumberland State Forest
https://www.trybooking.com/CXLDQ
Every family's learning journey is different, and when families choose to home-school or un-school their children, we want to be able to provide a rich learning space for these children to thrive in.
Each session will provide a space for the children to learn through connecting to the natural world as well as engaging with resources provided each week. At the end of each session we will reflect on our learning as a group as well as individually, and this reflection will contribute to what the session looks like the following week.
Our sessions are not a curriculum based session, rather we meet each child where they're at and provide the physical, mental, spiritual and social environment for them to bring their learning to life.
Open to children from the year they turn 6 until the year they turn 12
Home in the Wild is on its way, watch this space.
Take a look at our video to see just a taste of what children and families get up to during a play session!
The natural world is a place where every person feels, thinks, views something different. For us to truly see learning, we must give children the space, time and trust to explore and discover at their own pace.
The natural world has so many lessons. Not only are we aiming to instil in children how important ideas such as sustainability, reducing our impact and conserving the environment are, but we are trying to embed a real love and respect of the natural world they have.
As well as the natural world, we will be observing the children's interests and needs so that we may provide holistic activities that extend their skills each week. Natural, inviting activities such as clay, Indigenous perspectives, painting and many more ideas will be used in collaboration with the children and what they would like to learn.
When children are able to take considered risks, their development strengthens in so many ways. Using a saw or whittling knife may not seem like something children can do, but they'll surprise you with how competent they are. Climbing rocks and trees can also be a little scary for us to watch, but the physical, mental and spiritual benefits are far too important to ignore!