Outside All Day: A Complete Day of Nature-Based Learning Experiences

Transform Your Outdoor Program with 6 Ready-to-Use Session Plans

For Australian Early Childhood Educators & Services

The Challenge Every Educator Faces

Australian early childhood educators are struggling to provide meaningful outdoor experiences while managing:

• Heat restrictions limiting outdoor time during summer months
• Pressure to prioritize indoor "academic" activities
• Lack of confidence in facilitating nature-based learning
• Complex documentation requirements for outdoor programs
• Limited resources for outdoor learning materials and setup

Research shows children aged 3-12 receive only 60-165 minutes of outdoor play daily, yet the WHO recommends at least 3 hours of physical activity for optimal development.

What You Get: 6 Complete Session Plans

✓ Early Birds Exploration (7:30-9:00am) Cool morning discovery sessions with nature journaling and sensory exploration

✓ Nature's Laboratory (9:15-10:45am) Scientific investigation using natural materials and phenomena

✓ Creative Construction Zone (11:00-12:30pm) Building and engineering with loose parts and natural materials

✓ Afternoon Nature Detectives (1:30-3:00pm) Observation, documentation and environmental exploration

✓ Sensory Safari (3:15-4:45pm) Multi-sensory learning experiences connecting children with nature

✓ Sunset Rhythms (4:45-6:00pm) Calm reflection, mindfulness and nature connection activities

Each Lesson Plan Includes:

Heat Management Strategies

• Shade optimisation techniques
• Cool zone creation
• Temperature-appropriate activity modifications
• Hydration and rest protocols

Setup & Materials Lists

• Detailed equipment requirements
• Natural materials collection guides
• Storage and organisation systems
• Budget-friendly alternatives
  

This isn't about adding "activities" to your day. It's about transforming your entire approach to:

• Honor children's right to nature
• Support holistic development
• Build environmental connection
• Create meaningful documentation
• Enhance learning outcomes
• Strengthen educator practice

Be part of transforming children's early education experiences. "Outside All Day" provides the framework, research, and practical tools needed to create rich outdoor learning environments that benefit children, educators, and communities.

Download now to begin your centre's journey toward meaningful outdoor learning.

35 Fun, Practical Activities to Build Confident Movers Aged 3–5

Say goodbye to planning fatigue and hello to a desk-friendly flip book packed with motor skill magic!

This beautifully designed A5 flip book works just like a desk calendar but inside, you’ll find 35 easy-to-use activities that build essential fine and gross motor skills through playful, purposeful movement.

Whether you're working indoors, outdoors, at a table, or with a small group, this resource is designed to make motor skill development a natural part of your everyday program.

What’s Inside:

• 35 Motor Skill Activities – Tried-and-tested activities to support balance, coordination, strength, and fine motor development.

• Photos + Step-by-Step Instructions – Visuals and clear directions make it easy for educators and assistants to follow.

• Printable Extras – Select activities include QR codes linked to bonus printables, making prep simple.

• Versatile Format – Use it during tabletop activities, mat time, group rotations, transition times, or outdoor play.

Designed for Ages 3–5

Created by early childhood and motor development experts, each activity is age-appropriate and aligned with key developmental milestones for preschool-aged children. You’ll support:

• Core strength and postural control

• Hand and finger dexterity

• Bilateral coordination

• Crossing the midline

• Body awareness and confidence in movement

Why Educators Love It:

• Time-saving: Just flip to an activity and go—no extra planning required

• Engaging: Children love the hands-on movement and playful themes

• Inclusive: Activities can be easily adapted to suit different abilities

• Durable + Portable: Laminated pages in a sturdy spiral-bound stand make it perfect for daily use in any space

Use It Anywhere:

• Tabletop fine motor rotations

• Indoor gross motor set-ups

• Outdoor physical play

• Small group learning sessions

• Calm down or energiser transitions

Ready to bring movement and motor development into every day?
Order your flip book today and help every child build strong foundations for learning through fun, purposeful play.

Are you an early childhood centre manager looking to enhance your team's capabilities in supporting children with autism? Or an educator feeling underprepared when it comes to working with children on the autism spectrum?

You're not alone.

Many early childhood professionals find themselves lacking the knowledge and, sometimes, the compassion needed to effectively support children with ASD. This gap isn't a personal failing – it's a result of limited training and resources in this crucial area, and I'm here to help.

Drawing from my years of hands-on experience and the latest research, I've designed this resource to bridge the knowledge gap and equip your team with the skills and understanding they need to make a real difference.

For Managers: Invest in Your Team, Transform Your Centre

As a manager, you know that a well-equipped team leads to a more harmonious, effective, and inclusive environment. By providing your educators with this resource, you're:

• Reducing workplace stress by empowering staff with practical, effective strategies
• Improving relationships between educators, children, and families
• Enhancing your centre's reputation for inclusive, high-quality care
• Potentially decreasing staff turnover by boosting confidence and job satisfaction
• Creating a more supportive, understanding environment for all children

What Your Team Will Gain:

• Deep understanding of autism in early childhood
• Practical strategies for strength-based support
• Tools to create sensory-friendly, inclusive spaces
• Techniques to enhance play and social engagement
• Actionable plans for immediate implementation
• Insights to build stronger relationships with children and families

6 Transformative Modules:

• Understanding Autism in Early Childhood
• Neurodiversity and the Strengths-Based Approach
• Building Inclusive Environments
• The Importance of Play
• The Foundations of Social Engagement
• Action Planning for Comprehensive Autism Support

This ebook isn't just about theory – it's about real-world application. Each module is packed with research-backed information and, most importantly, practical strategies your team can use right away to build meaningful connections with children on the spectrum and their families.

By investing in this resource for your team, you're not just gaining knowledge; you're cultivating compassion, understanding, and the skills to create truly inclusive early childhood environments where every child, family, and educator can thrive.

Teaching children to read has become increasingly difficult since the introduction of screens.

In my experience, I believe that this has a lot to do with children's reduce attention span, reduced focus, and lower ability to coordinate their visual tracking and hand-eye coordination skills.

That's why I created this phonics program alongside a primary school teacher who has over 15 years experience in the prep to grade 3 level.

Each letter sound on this flipbook includes a sensori-motor and mindfulness movement for children to complete as you present the letter while everyone is seated. 

Don't worry about remembering all of the movements, as there is a QR code on each of the activity cards so children can follow along with the private YouTube video of my children completing the phonics movements.

This program will make a great addition to the foundation literacy block, or as part of your small group reading intervention programs.

The goal behind each of the phonics movements is to promote children's connection with the body awareness, senses, self-regulation, and vagus nerve stimulation. So children aren't only learning their letter sounds, but they're also building up their gross motor and fine motor skills needed for literacy and mathematics.

All of these movements are done by the children while sitting on the floor. No equipment is needed for the children.

This phonics program was inspired by my collaboration with a passionate primary school teacher who highlighted children's difficulty with maintaining focus and attention during phonics activities.

The letter sound choices are inspired by the Spalding Phonics Program.

I am so excited to share this program into the world because I really feel that this sensori-motor program will have a positive impact not only on literacy, but also on focus and behaviour.

Order your flip book today and let me know how you go.

Wake Up Your Body with Lodi

The Essential Movement Resource That's Transforming Classrooms

In today's increasingly sedentary world, more children than ever are struggling with foundational skills that previous generations developed naturally through active play. Wake Up Your Body with Lodi addresses these exact challenges head-on.

Why Educators Love This Book

"This book needs to be in every classroom" — Early Childhood Director

"I feel focused now" — 6-year-old student

"Mrs. Nott, can we read this book to get ready for learning?" — Year 1 student

These testimonials are just the beginning of Lodi's impact in classrooms across the country!

The Science-Based Solution for Today's Learning Challenges

Developed by a developmental specialist who understands the connection between movement and brain development, this captivating paperback skillfully integrates:

• Crossing midline movements that strengthen neural pathways essential for reading and writing
• Visual tracking exercises that support reading fluency and attention
• Mindfulness activities that enhance focus and emotional regulation
• Spatial awareness movements that build the foundation for mathematical understanding
• Vagus nerve and somatosensory activities that help children self-regulate effectively

Perfect for Modern Classroom Needs

Each beautifully illustrated page provides seated activities that teachers can implement:

• During morning meeting
• As brain breaks between lessons
• Before challenging academic tasks
• To help refocus after transitions
• As part of social-emotional learning routines

Best of all, these activities require no additional materials and can be done right at students' desks or on the carpet—making implementation truly effortless.

Designed for Children Ages 4-9 Years

Watch as your students eagerly engage with Lodi's playful invitations to reach across their bodies, track objects with their eyes, and connect with their sensory experiences—all critical foundations for academic success.

Transform your classroom routines with this essential resource that builds the neural foundations children need for success in today's learning environment.