Prep
Full day program
9.15am–2.00pm
Not available Term 1
Big idea
Exploring and caring for self, others and place.
Curriculum links
English, Science, HASS - (Geography), Health & Physical Education, General capabilities, Sustainability - see matrix for more details
Age appropriate pedagogies
- Approach - play based learning,
- Characteristics - active, creative, language rich and dialogic, learner focused, narrative, playful, scaffolded.
Program overview
The Bush Play Adventure has been specifically designed for children to experience and explore the natural environment, a forest, and to develop awareness and an appreciation of the natural world in which they live. The program takes place in the Bunyaville Conservation Park.
This is a play based program and includes storytelling, puppetry and immersion in the forest. Koala Blue is separated from Mother Chloe after being chased by a dog not restrained on a lead. A magical day unfolds with the children being invited to help solve the problem and find Koala Blue. This program models: environmentally sustainable play, alternative play experiences and strategies for visiting teachers, parents and other adults.
Curriculum Activity Risk Assessments
For this program you will need to refer to the relevant Curriculum Activity Risk Assessments.