Nature play - developing your child's brain
Feel empowered to introduce nature play-based, brain enhancing activities with children in early learning centres and at home.
In May 2020, we held a webinar for parents and educators of preschool aged children about the importance of nature play on child brain development. The webinar was designed to help them feel empowered to introduce nature play-based, brain enhancing activities with children.
Read more on how to join a nature play playgroup in Port Philip (PDF 262 KB).
Or download Playgroup Victoria’s Nature Play booklet (PDF 2.4 MB).
Guest speakers
Ian Hunter
A brain injury therapist for 45 years, provides a fascinating insight into how the brain works and important role parents play in facilitating the neurological development of their young children.
Sharron Hunter
Port Phillip EcoCentre educator, provides an overview of nature play or bush playgroup activities parents may do with their children.