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BUSH AND ADVENTURE PLAY
Bush playgroups offer a refreshing alternative to screen-dom inated, indoor activities by immersing young children in natural outdoor settings like forests, parks, and reserves. These community-based gatherings, designed for children from birth to preschool age along with their parents or caregivers, promote unstructured, nature-based play. The philosophy behind bush playgroups is that nature itself is a powerful teacher, fostering physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth.
In bush playgroups, children engage in diverse activities such as nature walks, collecting natural materials, building with sticks, digging, climbing, and observing wildlife. This child-led approach encourages exploration, curiosity, and learning at their own pace, developing independence and confidence. The natural environment not only enhances physical and cognitive skills but also promotes emotional well-being and social interactions.
Bush playgroups provide holistic early childhood development, nurturing environmentally conscious and resilient children while fostering a lifelong appreciation for nature.
Our Bush and Adventure Playgroups
The Adventure Eco Rangers Bush Playgroup (3-6 years)
Adventure Eco Rangers (3 - 6 years ) is designed to challenge children with more adventurous and risky play while preparing them for the transition from kindergarten to school. The focus is on building confidence, physical coordination, and social skills through nature-based activities.
School Readiness Adventure Play
RAD Dads Bush Play Transition and Readiness Program uses nature-based exploratory play and structured outdoor challenges to build the social-emotional skills, physical confidence, and school-ready behaviors children need while strengthening father-child bonds during the critical pre-school years.
Why is Adventure and Risky Play Important?
Developing Physical Skills
Risky play helps children develop their gross and fine motor skills, coordination, and balance. Climbing, jumping, and running enhance their physical capabilities and overall fitness.
Building Resilience and Confidence
Taking risks allows children to experience success and failure in a controlled environment. This builds resilience, self-confidence, and a sense of accomplishment as they learn to manage challenges and overcome obstacles.
Enhancing Risk Assessment and Decision-Making
Through risky play, children learn to assess risks, make decisions, and understand the consequences of their actions. This skill is crucial for their safety and independence as they grow.
Promoting Emotional Regulation
Engaging in risky play allows children to experience and manage a range of emotions, such as fear, excitement, and frustration. This helps them develop emotional regulation and coping strategies.
Social Skills Development
Through risky play, children learn to assess risks, make decisions, and understand the consequences of their actions. This skill is crucial for their safety and independence as they grow.