Deepening Nature Pedagogy: Creating Meaningful Outdoor Learning

Schedule

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 10:30 pm

UTC+13:00

Location

135 Poike Rd, Hairini, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand | Tauranga, BP

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If you’ve already made nature play part of your daily rhythm but feel like things are getting a little stagnant, or you just need a refresh, then this workshop is for you.
This hands-on day will inspire kaiako to refresh and deepen their outdoor teaching practice with new ideas, seasonal connections, and practical skills. You’ll explore ways to bring curiosity and creativity back into your outdoor space using natural materials, with a focus on intentionality, slow pedagogy, and weaving in te ao Māori.
We’ll explore:
***Practical ways to use te taiao to inspire deeper learning
***Nature crafting ideas
***Seasonal rhythms and rituals to build meaningful routines outdoors
***Embedding te ao Māori meaningfully and respectfully, including pūrākau and local stories
***Place-responsive pedagogy: tuning into your local environment and community
***Reflecting on your role in unstructured, child-led learning environments
Saturday 29th November 2025
Changepoint Church
135 Poike Road, Hairini, Tauranga
TIME: 8.30am - 3.30pm
COST: $180 + GST
Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/little_kiwis/deepening-nature-pedagogy
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135 Poike Rd, Hairini, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand, 135 Poike Rd, Hairini, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand, Tauranga

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