Nature Education Training
Online Course
Get ready for Spring in the Nature Classroom!
In an engaging online course you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to use nature to support curriculum learning and wellbeing. Learning how easy is to use nature as your classroom and co-teacher.
PLUS, receive the printed curriculum-linked Resource Kit, posted* to you.
Perfect for all educators in pre-school, primary and intermediate year levels
Ideal for home educators and parents wanting their kids to connect with nature more
Sign up and work at your own pace through 7 engaging modules
Easy to Follow Modules each with Videos, Information Guidebook & Playbook to support your learning. See below for the course content outline
Printed Curriculum-Linked Resource the complete 50-card Nature Experiences set
Printed Educators’ Guide with additional resources and support materials
Ongoing Support via email and private Facebook group
ON SALE $129 (usually $199)
Includes the printed Resource Kit posted* to you!
Watch the video above to learn a bit more more about Nature Education.
Online Course Chapters
Each with Videos, Info Guidebook and Playbook to support your learning.
Chapter 1: benefits of nature education
Chapter 2: influences on nature education in NZ
Chapter 3: educational approaches including, nature play, nature connection, intentional learning experiences, STEAM + more
Chapter 4: the Nature Everyday Programme - and how to use it, it’s easy!
Chapter 5: curriculum linking - both Te Whariki and NZC
Plus see some of the Nature Everyday experiences in action.
Chapter 6: integrating Te Ao Māori and Te Reo Māori in nature education
Chapter 7: the teachers role, including capturing and documenting learning
Around 8 hours of content with lifetime access.
Guidebooks & Playbooks
Each chapter has a detailed Information Guidebook with notes on each section and which includes links to research and a Playbook to support your learning. Download and print the playbook to take notes and reflect on your learning.
Printed Resource
A copy of the printed Nature Everyday Resource, along with the Educators Guidebook is sent out to you when you enrol. The Resource makes it easy to get your students connecting with and learning in nature. The Resource includes:
50 card Nature Everyday set, with a nature experience for every day of term
Educators Guide with additional resources and support materials
The Nature Everyday Resource is super simple to use, just pick a card from the set and head outside - each card has a fun, fascinating and easy to follow nature experience that kids love and learn from. Each experience is designed to take around 20-30 minutes, is linked to key curriculum areas and competencies, and will promote curiosity, creativity, and a sense of calm and connection for kids and teachers alike. New card sets are available for each term linked to the seasons.
The training and resource has been designed and is delivered by Kathy Broadhead MEd, PGDipT, BSc - founder and lead educator at Nature Library. Kathy runs Nature Kids (Nature School and Holiday Programme) in the Bay of Plenty and is a qualified and experienced environmental educator with over 20 years working in education roles in New Zealand and abroad. You can read more here: Our Story
Need more inspiration? Click here to read about the Benefits of Nature Education
The Nature Education Programme Includes
Sign up anytime and work at your own pace through 7 engaging modules (around 8 hours of content with lifetime access)
Easy to Follow Modules each with Videos, Information Guidebook & Playbook to support your learning. See below for the course content outline
Printed Curriculum-Linked Resource Kit the complete 50-card Nature Everyday set, one experience for each day of term
Printed Educators’ Guide with links to additional resources folder and support materials
Ongoing Support via email and private Facebook group
Learn to confidently use nature to support your children’s learning & wellbeing
Perfect for primary school teachers, home educators and even parents