Nature Education Training
In-person
In this hands-on and inspiring training teachers gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to use nature to support curriculum learning and wellbeing.
Plus, receive the printed curriculum-linked Resource Kit.
Enjoy a nourishing day* learning in and with nature, a day of professional and personal development. Teachers will leave feeling inspired, ready to support their class to connect with, learn in and develop a love of nature.
Perfect for educators in early childhood, primary and intermediate year levels
Ideal context for enhancing local curriculum, integrated literacy,
student/teacher wellbeing and STEAM learning.
Contact Kathy to book your school or centre for a
*teacher-only-day, weekend workshop or afternoon meeting sessions.
The Workshop
In an engaging one day professional development workshop in your school or local greenspace, teachers will learn how to use nature education to support curriculum learning and wellbeing.
The workshop covers:
Benefits of nature education - why use nature as your co-teacher and classroom?
Influences on nature education in NZ - exploring these will support you in developing your unique practice
Educational Approaches - exploration of nature play, nature connection, intentional learning experiences + more
Literacy in the nature classroom - integrating literacy in nature in meaningful and engaging ways
The Nature Everyday Programme - how to use it, note: it is easy and can be used anywhere!
Curriculum Linking both Te Whāriki and NZ Primary depending on your context
The Teachers Role including capturing and documenting learning, health and safety + more
PLUS, receive a printed Training Guidebook and Nature Everyday Resource Kit
Our programme and resource has been developed from extensive experience in nature education and is backed by converging evidence which states (what we've always known) that experiences of nature boost academic learning, personal development, and environmental stewardship (Kuo et al. 2019).
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
Printed Resource Kit
You receive a copy of the Nature Everyday Resource, along with the Educators Guidebook. 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, 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.
The resource has been designed especially for the New Zealand curriculum, and Te Whariki linking with learning outcomes in Science, English, The Arts and Health Education. And to Key Competencies, Values and Te Ao Māori.
New card sets are available for each term linked to the seasons.
Need more inspiration? Click here to read about the Benefits of Nature Education
The Nature Education Programme Includes
Full day workshop (teacher-only-day), weekend workshop, or in 2 afternoon sesssions
Curriculum-linked ‘Nature Everyday’ Printed Resource for each classroom teacher
Educators Guide (Printed and PDF copies) with links to additional resources and research
Training Guide (Printed and PDF copies) with detailed information and links to additional resources folder
On-going support with Nature Library founder, Kathy Broadhead
A nature brew and sweet treat