Storytelling and nature go hand in hand! Young digital natives spend a lot of time indoors in front of screens missing out on the well-documented, health benefits of spending time in green space. Nature play encourages children to enjoy time outdoors, and stories re-enchant the landscape. Fresh air, exercise, and sensory exploration contribute to children’s physical, mental, and emotional development.

Positive early experiences in nature, quite literally, open the door to a lifelong well-being resource.

In addition to leading fun outdoor sessions for Children and families, I offer Nature Play and Outdoor Literacy CPD workshops for teachers and community group leaders to support them in running their own eco-storytelling and story-making activities.

safe tree climbing at an outdoor woodland learning summer get together

a tiny dragon

faerie dens and foxgloves

Further reading:

https://childmind.org/article/why-kids-need-to-spend-time-in-nature/

https://www.firstfiveyears.org.au/early-learning/the-benefits-of-nature-play-for-children

https://www.rspb.org.uk/about-us/annual-report/nature-boosts-health-and-wellbeing

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_happens_when_we_reconnect_with_nature