If children’s work is play, what are the “right tools” for the job?

16/05/2023 28 min
If children’s work is play, what are the “right tools” for the job?

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Send us a text❌Newsflash: Risky Play isn’t as simple as giving children the old hammer from the rusty toolbox in the garage. In fact, doing that will probably cause more accidents and set everyone up for a negative experience. We used to think that ‘any’ hand tool was better than none.... until we saw some were too heavy, too bulky, and hindering the learning process for children.It was a bit like trying to eat soup with a fork. Rather frustrating for all involved.So today we will share with you the TOP THREE hand tools we believe every child and educator should be using to extend learning with loose parts and adventurous play. In this episode, we discuss:✔️ Why less is more when it comes to resources and loose parts✔️The benefits of child-size hand tools✔️How learning injuries are a part of the process✔️Top Three Hand Tools for young children (3-12 years)✔️Additional Hand Tools for advanced learning (7-12 years)_____________________________________________________Full show notes for this episode can be found at: https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/right-tools-for-the-job _____________________________________________________When You're Ready, Here's How We Can Help You: Want to learn the "on the ground" skills you NEED to run children's activities with fire, water and hand tools? Wild School Skills is for playworkers, educators and aspiring forest school leaders. Apply now to get an invitation to our FREE training https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/waitlistAre you ready to create your own Wildly Successful Nature Play Business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to start your own Wild Business. Want to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/Opt-In Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"www.r Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development, We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values. This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So  dive in and s If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

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