Bush Kindy connects children with the outdoors, encourages risky and adventurous play and is a natural extension of our Preschool philosophy.
Our Bush Kindy program has become an important part of our Preschool curriculum and connection with the community.
Roughly based on the concepts of Nature Kindergartens and Forest Schools in the United Kingdom, our regular Bush Kindy program allows for risk-taking and exploration, promotes an attachment to nature and the land.
A small group of children and accompanying staff will set out on their adventure, walking the short distance from the Preschool to the local bush-land. We will then spend several hours exploring, playing imaginative games, building structures, climbing and investigating – no matter the weather. Bush Kindy facilitates play and problem solving and develops survival, resilience and self-regulation skills all while exploring and connecting to the local community and bushland.
Keen to get into the bush? Download our Backyard Bush Kindy Guide. Packed with 10 easy and fun ideas, we hope this guide inspires you to get outdoors, connect with nature in your own backyard and most importantly, have some fun!
