Outplay. Outlearn.

Outplay. Outlearn. We run Forest Kindy & Forest School programmes rooted in child-led nature play in Selwyn and Christchurch.

New Zealand weather can give us four seasons in one morning, so dressing your kiddos (& yourself) for outdoor play can f...
25/08/2026

New Zealand weather can give us four seasons in one morning, so dressing your kiddos (& yourself) for outdoor play can feel a bit tricky.

Our favourite approach is layers. Start with a comfortable base, add something warm, then have a weatherproof layer ready to go. As the day warms up, layers can come off. If the wind picks up or the clouds roll in, they can go back on.

This advice is adapted from the Department of Conservation and NZ Mountain Safety Council’s guide to dressing for the outdoors.

So pack the layers, embrace the mud and get outside! 💚

Sometimes getting outside is the reset we all need 💚We’re going to be sharing lots more over the coming weeks: simple wa...
21/08/2026

Sometimes getting outside is the reset we all need 💚

We’re going to be sharing lots more over the coming weeks: simple ways to get outside, what to wear, things to try, why nature matters and plenty of reassurance that you don’t have to be an “outdoorsy family” to enjoy being outside!

We love leaving a place a little better than we found it!At our last session, our little explorers helped with a spot of...
11/08/2026

We love leaving a place a little better than we found it!

At our last session, our little explorers helped with a spot of litter collecting.

We learnt that caring for the places we play is all part of the adventure.

Small actions, big lessons and hopefully a generation of little guardians who care deeply for their world. 💚

I think you already know this, but… research shows that frequent, positive experiences in nature have a major impact on ...
29/07/2026

I think you already know this, but… research shows that frequent, positive experiences in nature have a major impact on healthy mental, physical and emotional development.

It’s the reason we spend our mornings climbing logs, hunting for bugs, building dens, getting muddy and following children’s curiosity.

These aren’t just fun activities, they’re the experiences that research tells us matter most. 💚

Come & experience it with us!

24/07/2026

We’re not just here for the kids…

We are here for the grown-ups too 💚 And to support our community spaces & amazing local businesses.

We kicked off term 3 enjoying the beautiful surroundings and unique animals at Glenlothian Farm, an incredible place well worth visiting.

Forest School families enjoyed their first session down at Rhodes Park Reserve, Tai Tapu, building bike jumps and cooking baked potatoes on the bbq! Such a fantastic week 1!

We still have a few spots left for Tuesdays Forest Kindy and Fridays Forest School - head to our website to learn more 💚

Forest School Fridays are almost here!Rooted in Forest School philosophy, Outplay. Outlearn. offers child-led outdoor le...
23/06/2026

Forest School Fridays are almost here!

Rooted in Forest School philosophy, Outplay. Outlearn. offers child-led outdoor learning through nature play, practical skills, exploration and community. 💚

Head to our website to find out more and download our programme information booklet.

www.natureplay.co.nz

You’ll never convince us that children are meant to spend winter indoors…They’re meant to splash in puddles, collect a h...
22/06/2026

You’ll never convince us that children are meant to spend winter indoors…

They’re meant to splash in puddles, collect a heap of little treasures, build dens and watch their breath in the morning air. They’re meant to come home tired, muddy and full of stories.

This is what we are all about, so if you would like to be part of a community of families embracing the outdoors - rain or shine - then term 3 is for you!

Head over to our website to learn more and to sign up!

P.S. If you have older kids who you think would thrive in this space then check out our Forest School - new to term 3 💚

We believe children need more dirt under their fingernails, more freedom, more adventure and much more time outdoors.For...
10/06/2026

We believe children need more dirt under their fingernails, more freedom, more adventure and much more time outdoors.

Forest School Fridays is a parent-attended outdoor programme for tamariki aged 0–12, inspired by Scandinavian Forest School philosophy and grounded in child-led play, exploration, practical skills and community.

Learn more and book your place at www.natureplay.co.nz 💚

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