Canberra has various historical sites scattered throughout the region but have you ever taken a trip to Lanyon Homestead? Take a closer look at the c.1940 Seneschal windmill used to pump water from the river to a concrete tank on a nearby hillside. The Southern Cross &lsqu…

In summary, the Shaping Spaces for Gen-Z Urban Thinkers Campus, Canberra, Australia on 8th March 2017 strongly endored three priority actions: 1.    Safe access, well-designed routes around schools  2.    Play infrastructure for all ages/co -design best practic…

An evidence based research report on the role of learning outside the classroom for children’s whole development from birth to eighteen years has been published by FACE.…

Are children’s physical and mental health and recess related? You bet. Recess is important. It’s the opportunity for children to move their bodies, make new friends, and jump into imaginary worlds. If done correctly, recess can be an invaluable component to fostering healthy child develo…

The research around the impact of homework on learning outcomes is not conclusive, and at times contradictory. If your school is considering stopping formal homework and encouraging students to do something else, what are the alternatives? Here’s one school’s approach.…

Ready...Set...Wonder! is a practical guide created by the 'Back to Nature Network' in Canada for early years educators to use in providing opportunities for children to connect with nature on a regular basis. It contains a large number of easy-to-use prompts, which can be applied with sim…

The Back to Nature Network teacher’s guide, Into Nature, is a unique tool that includes logistics, resources and learning experiences for teaching in nature for years K - 8. While all learning experiences are linked to the Ontario, Canada curriculum, the ideas it contains can be adapted to sui…

There are some things that every kid should get to experience. How many of our 51 things have you done? Why not print off the list, stick it on your fridge or bedroom door and challenge your friends to see who will be the first to complete them all! Climb a tree Sleep under the stars (eve…