Nature Detective

Nature Detective

  • Early Learning
  • Science
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • ...

Lesson Summary

This activity is designed to get children into nature whether it is in the backyard, a local bushland reserve or a wild space. Younger children will experience nature through all their senses. Older children will explore various natural environments to gain a deeper understanding of nature and their connections to it. They also learn respect and care for all living things as nature play assists children to understand the world around them.
This activity is designed to help connect children to the wonders of the natural world through sensory and play-based learning.

Activity Intention:

  • This activity is designed to help connect children to the wonders of the natural world through sensory and play-based learning.

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EYLF Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
2.3 Children become aware of fairness
Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity
4.2 Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating
Learning Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

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