Connecting with Heritage

... Recognising our Own Power

Linking ourselves with our heritage can assist us to see how our own actions can produce a result. This gives us power. Power to change ourselves and the world around us. Power to be responsible for ourselves and others. This recognition of power grows resilience. The blog at the link below explains some reasons why we believe a touch of history is important in child development.

School Holiday Programs

... Supervised Unstructured Play in Nature

"My two children have attended the KIN sessions several times and love the day. They enjoy it so much that they keep coming back and telling more of their friends about it. Daniel and Trudi have a fantastic program, which is exciting, fun and innovative. Thank you" 
- Fiona, KIN Village Senior parent

KIN Village Senior (7-14 year olds)
These sessions run from 9.00am - 4.00pm.
$79 includes lunch and mentoring in activities such as cubby building, raft making, carpentry, natural string making and outdoor cooking. Drop and leave.

Wednesday 13th April (Lake Gwelup)

Thursday 14th April (Crawley, Swan River Foreshore) - FULLY BOOKED

Friday 15th April (Crawley, Swan River Foreshore)

Thursday 21st April (Crawley, Swan River Foreshore)

Friday 22nd April (Crawley, Swan River Foreshore)

KIN Village Junior (4-7 year olds)
A family morning from 9.00am - 12.00pm.
$28 ($25 siblings) includes cooking morning tea and resources to create a family adventure in the Historic Allen Park precinct. Use vintage tools, build cubbies and have some old fashioned fun as part of the WA Heritage Festival. Siblings of all ages welcome.

Wednesday 20th April (Swanbourne, Mayo Community Garden) 

For more details and to book click on the link below.

Adventures in Nature...

... Discoveries of JOY

Making time to explore nature slowly allows your senses to find fascinating things.

In all our programs, adventure and exploration become a large part of the day. Children are inspired and excited by what they discover and parents are reminded to slow down and celebrate little joys of wonder.

This blog shares the story of a boy and his friends who come across a real life seahorse at our KIN Senior program. An experience that connects to his heart and which he retells many times.

Mud Pies Nature Playgroups...

... Educational in a Fun and Relaxing Way

"I'm so happy to be taking my son to this wonderful quality playgroup which has heart and soul. I really like how Mud Pies is educational in a fun and relaxing way.  There is some structure but there is no pressure to do anything - the children can explore or just be.  I like how I can take my son out into nature feeling safe that we are part of a group rather than just on our own which can be daunting when no one else is around.  Daniel and his team of facilitators are truly passionate about what they do.  They are caring and nurturing and have a great connection with the children." 
- Daniela, Mud Pies Parent

Mud Pies Nature Playgroups (1 - 5 year olds)
These sessions run from 9.30am - 11.30am every fortnight. $79/term (sibling discounts available)

Baldivis- with Trudi at Baldivis Children's Forest, Old Mandurah Rd, Baldivis
Mondays - Starting 2nd May

Kalamunda - with Daniel at Stirk Park, Headingly Rd, Kalamunda
Thursdays - Starting 5th May

Mosman Park - with Trudi at Green Place Reserve, Chidley Way, Mosman Park
Fridays - Starting 6th May

Fremantle - with Trudi at Manning Park Bushland, Azalea Rd, Hamilton Hill
Wednesdays - Starting 4th May

Crawley - with Daniel at Swan River Foreshore, Cnr Mounts Bay Road & Hackett Drive, Crawley
Wednesdays - Starting 4th May

Gwelup - with Trudi at Lake Gwelup Reserve  - Segrave Street, Gwelup
Thursdays - Starting 5th February 

North Beach - with Jessica at Star Swamp - Hope St, North Beach
Mondays - Starting 9th May

North Beach - with Daniel at  Star Swamp - Hope St, North Beach
Mondays - Starting 2nd May

Mud Pies Grove...

... A Chance To Try It Out First

Monday 18th April
9.30-11.30am
Swan River Foreshore, Crawley
Cost $15 (sibling discounts available)
Aimed at 1-5 year olds but siblings of all ages welcome

Transferable Skills for Kids...

... from Sticks to the Dining Table

Fine motor skills, coordination, observation, persistence and practice are all things we value and pay particular attention to at Mud Pies Nature Playgroup.

One of our parents noticed that her child used skills from practicing with a hacksaw at Mud Pies to work with a knife at dinner time.

Bush Inventors' Club

... Tinkering with Natural Materials

"My son is just so in love with coming and we homeschool too so it fits perfectly for us. Thanks again for such a brilliant program, it is the topic of much discussion in our house... Especially the solar cooked nachos today!"
- Lauren, Bush Inventors' Mum

Bush Inventors’ Club is a space where primary aged children can experiment, create and play with natural resources in a fun after school activity. The club is lead by two Nature Educators who are passionate about allowing freedom of play while providing opportunities to learn new skills such as carpentry, knot tying and fire management as well as playing nature connection games. A major part of the club is developing self-risk assessing skills and allowing risk taking with support in identifying hazards and body awareness. Cost $195 for 8 week term, 3.30-5.00pm.

Tuesdays - Bold Park Community School, Wembley
Term 2 Program - Fire Management and Campfire Cooking

Wednesdays - Manning Park Bushland, Hamilton Hill
Term 2 Program - Bush Toys and Bush Craft