Engaging Young Children in Nature-Play

Abstract

This presentation provides a synthesises of the research evidence relating to young children’s engagement in nature play. The presentation covers what nature play is, factors impacting the likelihood of young children engaging in nature play, and ways to support parents to involve young children in nature play.

 

Reference

MacDonald, J. B., Butler, K., and Alla, K. (2024). Engaging young people in nature play. Outdoor Therapy Symposium, Social Sciences Week, 10 September. Online from Melbourne, Australia.