Are you a parent or educator curious about alternative approaches to education and play?

Do you feel that as a society we have become quite disconnected from Nature?

Would you like to learn more about ways in which you can support your children in reconnecting to Nature?

Are you worried about your children’s mental health in the face of the Climate Crisis and want to learn how to empower them towards a more hopeful future?

Are you interested in learning more about how to integrate primary school curriculum content into an Nature context?

Then you’re in the right place!

Mindful Nature Education is a wonderful training, that will teach you how Nature Connection should be at the heart of our children’s learning, development, mental and physical health. Learning is supported through active, multi-sensory, creative and mindful engagement with the natural world.

Course Details

• 4 modules
• Mode of Delivery: Online, self-paced. Materials are a combination of downloadable PDFs, pre-recorded webinars and links to articles and video content. Interaction in Facebook Study Group.
• Introductory price €175 covering the value of extensive digital resources (downloads).

Priorities are

• Nature as a learning space and playground (whenever possible).
• Connection as the fundamental concept behind learning and wellbeing
• Play as a central priority.
• Fostering curiosity.
• Freedom and motivation to explore and experiment.
• Opportunities for risk-taking within a supportive network.
• Encouraging multi-sensory experiencing.
• Creativity.
• Integrating curriculum content into a nature context.
• Mindful awareness and interaction.
• Promoting a sense of wonder and awe.
• Responding skilfully to climate-related mental health symptoms such as eco-anxiety

There is no point denying that we are living in challenging times and it is our responsibility as educators and parents to respond to these challenges by adapting our approach to education and everyday interactions with our kids. Children need a positive, hopeful and supportive environment, which honours and validates their worries but empowers them for the future at the same time. Every part of the curriculum can be integrated into a Nature context. In this course, you will learn about strategies and skills for indoor and outdoor Mindful Nature Education and the ideas, schools of thought and science behind this approach. You will also receive a large library of resources suitable for home and educational settings.