embedding bush kindy

Deepen Your Practice, Expand Your Impact

So, you’ve completed our Introduction to Bush Kindy course or have already started your Bush Kindy Journey and are ready to take the next step—congratulations! Embedding Bush Kindy in your Early Years service is about more than just taking learning outside. It’s about embracing nature as a partner, breaking down barriers, and creating a sustainable, inspiring, and inclusive program that supports children, families, and staff.

In this advanced training, we’ll guide you through the practicalities, strategies, and philosophies of embedding Bush Kindy into your everyday practices. From navigating logistical challenges to inspiring a love of nature in even the most reluctant stakeholders, this course equips you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make Bush Kindy a cornerstone of your service.

What You’ll Learn:

Addressing Common Barriers

  • Explore solutions to the most common hurdles, including weather, transit, uninspiring spaces, ratios, and insurance.

  • Learn how to win over risk-averse stakeholders and ignite passion in uninspired staff.

Risk and Safety

  • Gain confidence in identifying and managing risks with dynamic risk assessments, venue risk evaluations, and safety sweeps.

  • Learn practical wildlife safety tips and emergency response protocols.

Nature Play in Action

  • Master the art of facilitating safe and exciting nature play activities like tree climbing, exploring with sticks and mud, and sustainable seed collection.

  • Build group management strategies to ensure every child thrives in the great outdoors.

Relationships and Communication

  • Develop skills in respectful communication and behaviour support that nurture relationships with children, colleagues, and families.

  • Define your role as a Bush Kindy facilitator, fostering connection and curiosity in all participants.

Equipment and Planning

  • Discover essential outdoor equipment, appropriate clothing, and resource provision for every season.

  • Learn how to create seamless lesson plans using ACARA and EYLF mapping tools.

Sustainability and the Bigger Picture

  • Embed sustainable practices into your program to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

This training is more than professional development—it’s a transformative experience that empowers educators to rethink how we teach, connect, and inspire through nature. With real-world tools, expert guidance, and a network of like-minded educators, you’ll leave ready to champion the Bush Kindy movement in your service.

Join us, and take the next step in bringing the magic of nature to the heart of Early Years education. 🌿