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Creating Balance in Nature Nurture Sessions: Planning Outdoor Learning with Rhythm, Regulation and Reflection

May 18, 2026 No Comments

Creating Balance in Nature Nurture Sessions is one of the most important skills practitioners develop as they become more confident in outdoor, nurture-based practice. A well-planned session is a little like a nourishing meal. We need to think carefully about

Imaginative and Creative Play Outside: Unlocking Children’s Potential Through Experience

May 4, 2026 No Comments

This week I’m pausing my reflections on the Nature Nurture in Action course and turning my attention to another exciting piece of work currently taking shape. This week I’ll be joining my colleague Dawn Ewan of Dawn Ewan Consultancy to deliver an in-service day

Games and Activities to Promote Social and Emotional Development

April 13, 2026 No Comments

In the Nature Nurture Approach, our primary aim is to facilitate play that is freely chosen, child-initiated and led by children’s imagination and curiosity. This is where we see the deepest engagement, creativity and emotional expression. However, there are times when a well-timed game,

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