Diary of a Playworker

There’s never a dull moment at Wildlings, for the children or the staff. Come along with us as we take you through a week in the life of a playworker.

Outdoor Tips, Risky Play, EducationEllen NesbittApril 7, 2023Nature Play, Adventure, Brisbane

9 Best Family Creek Play Spots in Brisbane and Sunshine Coast

Our team of adventurous, nature-loving playworkers have scoured Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast to bring you the 9 best family creek play spots.

Outdoor Tips, Parenting TipsEllen NesbittMarch 31, 2023Nature Play, Outdoors

Building on Creativity: Loose Parts Play

Creativity and curiosity converge in the ultimate unstructured play: loose parts. Read on to learn what loose parts play is, how fun and easy it can be and how it facilitates learning and creativity for children.

Parenting Tips, Nature PlayEllen NesbittMarch 24, 2023parent tips, Nature Play, Creative, Sunshine Coast

Your Complete Guide to Rough and Tumble Play

Ever felt uncomfortable watching kids play fighting? We’ve been there. Read on for what to do when the play gets rough.

MESSY PLAY MADE EASY

Does mess make you anxious? If mud and mess are an obstacle for you when approaching nature play with your children, check out these hot tips for messy play made easy.

Outdoor Tips, Parenting TipsEllen NesbittMarch 6, 2023Outdoors, parent tips, Nature Play, Wellbeing, Mud, Messy Play

5 STEPS TO MAKE A MUDSLIDE

Grab a buddy and get muddy with our 5-step guide to make a mudslide!

Outdoor Tips, Parenting Tips, OSCH ActivitiesEllen NesbittFebruary 27, 2023natureplay, parent tips, Mud, Messy Play

7 Best Tree Climbing Spots in Brisbane and Sunshine Coast

Branch out and explore these terrific tree climbing spots on your next SEQ adventure.

OUT ON A LIMB - Your Complete Guide to Risky Play at Heights

Got a climber on your hands? Read our top tips for teaching kids to tree climb, and the risks and benefits of playing at great heights.

Parenting Tips, Risky PlayEllen NesbittFebruary 10, 2023Outdoors, Risky Play, Nature Play, parent tips, Tree climbing, Heights

RISKY PLAY 101

If risky play sounds like a recipe for disaster and a fast track to grey hairs, think again. Read on for more information on the benefits of risky play and why your child needs it.

Risky Play, Parenting TipsEllen NesbittJanuary 31, 2023Risky Play, parent tips, Outdoors

How to Nurture Your Little Earthling

Why children need the earth and 3 types of bonding for infants

Nature Play, Parenting TipsEllen NesbittJanuary 25, 2023parent tips, Nature Play, Wellbeing

6 Rainy Day Adventure Destinations in Brisbane and Sunshine Coast

Wet weather threatening to keep you indoors? Put your rain jackets on and grab your gumboots, because we’ve put together a list of 6 perfect rainy-day play destinations for you to get outside and stretch your legs.

Outdoor Tips, Nature PlayEllen NesbittDecember 15, 2022parent tips, Wet weather, Outdoors, Rain, Wet Weather

6 Rainy Day Outdoor Play Ideas

With another La Nina summer predicted, chances are we’re facing some wet days ahead. If you’re wondering how you’re going to manage your Wildlings cooped up indoors in the wet weather, read on to find out our top 6 tips for rainy day play outdoors.

Risky Play, Outdoor TipsEllen NesbittDecember 9, 2022Risky Play, Outdoors, Creative, Wet weather, Rain, Wet

Reframing Risk and Responsibility around Water Play from PART 2

When it comes to water play, we think it’s worthwhile having brave conversations about how serious the dangers are. Playing in aquatic environments is an important part of the Australian lifestyle, but as such it’s easy for us to underestimate how dangerous these environments can be.

Risky Play, Outdoor TipsEllen NesbittDecember 1, 2022Risky Play, Water, Outdoors, Safety, Water Play, Beach School

How Tamieka Started Working Less And Learning More

EducationKerrie HarthNovember 29, 2022FOR EDUCATORS

Reframing Risk and Responsibility near water PART 1

If you haven’t heard us wax lyrical about the benefits of risky play yet (where have you been?), then you might need to hold on to your life raft, because we’re about to dive deep into navigating risky play in natural aquatic environments.