Become a Nature-Based Educator with the Nature Pedagogy Pathway
Reconnect Children with the Natural World Through Inquiry-Based Learning
Do You Want to Inspire Learning Through Nature?
We all know that children thrive when they’re connected to nature.
We’ve all seen the spark in their eyes when they explore the world around them - whether it’s jumping in puddles, watching the wind move the leaves, or feeling the warmth of the sun on their skin.
We believe that every child, no matter where they are, can experience the same - but we also know it’s not always easy.
Do you ever feel like:
- You’re struggling to integrate outdoor learning into your curriculum?
- You want to use nature as a learning tool, but you're not sure where to start?
- You worry about safety, structure, and balancing nature play with assessment requirements?
The truth is, nature isn’t just a backdrop for learning—it’s a powerful, research-backed tool that supports problem-solving, and whole-child development.
But imagine if your things looked like this:
- Learning flows seamlessly between indoors and outdoors.
- Children develop confidence, curiosity, and resilience by interacting with the elements.
- You create meaningful learning experiences that align with curriculum goals.
This is Nature Pedagogy—and it starts with The Nature Pedagogy Pathway.
The Nature Pedagogy Pathway
Our Pathways are structured, step-by-step roadmaps that combine multiple related courses—such as Child-Led Inquiry and Nature-Based Pedagogy—into one seamless learning journey. Designed to provide depth, confidence, and real-world application, they ensure you don’t just learn an approach—you master it.
Our Nature Pedagogy Pathway will take you from feeling uncertain about outdoor learning to confidently embedding nature-based experiences in your daily practice.
With Dr. Claire Warden, a global leader in Nature Pedagogy, you’ll learn exactly how to:
- Use nature as a dynamic learning environment, whether you're in a city or the countryside.
- Balance risk and benefit to create safe, enriching outdoor experiences.
- Support inquiry-based learning through nature, using The Floorbook Approach.
- Engage children with the natural elements—Fire, Earth, Water, and Air.
By embracing the outdoors, your practice can become natural, joyful, and deeply effective.
What’s Inside the Course?
The Nature Pedagogy Pathway includes seven in-depth modules designed to take you step by step through the principles and practice of nature-based learning.
Module 1: Introduction to Nature Pedagogy – What is Nature Pedagogy, and how can you apply it in your setting?
Module 2: Learning with Nature – Benefit Risk Assessment – Balancing safety with opportunity in outdoor learning.
Module 3: Learning with Nature – Rocks, Stones, and Pebbles – How natural materials support inquiry-based learning.
Module 4: Learning with Nature – Light and Shadow – Engaging children in scientific thinking and play.
Module 5: Learning with Nature – Wind – Using air as a tool for exploration and understanding movement.
Module 6: Learning with Nature – Drips, Drops, and Dribbles – Encouraging curiosity through water-based discovery.
Module 7: Introduction to Floorbooks – Using The Floorbook Approach to document and extend nature-based inquiries.
PLUS! Bonus Resources:
- Exclusive videos filmed at the award-winning Auchlone Nature Kindergarten
- A Learning Journal to support your professional development
- A Floorbook poster & practical downloads
- Certificate of Completion (10 CPD hours for professional development)
Why Learn with Mindstretchers Academy?
When it comes to Nature Pedagogy, there’s no one better to learn from than Dr. Claire Warden.
- 35+ years of experience in early years education.
- PhD in Nature Pedagogy and Child-Led Inquiry.
- Award-winning author and global advocate for nature-based learning.
- Founder of The International Association of Nature Pedagogy.
Through exclusive videos, behind-the-scenes classroom footage, and real-world strategies, you’ll learn practical ways to implement Nature Pedagogy.
Your Professional Development Journey Starts Here
The Nature Pedagogy Pathway is designed to be flexible, practical, and transformative.
- 100% Online & Self-Paced – Learn anytime, anywhere.
- Takes 4–6 Months to Complete – Designed for deep learning & practice-based application.
- 1 Year Access – Revisit content anytime to refresh your knowledge.
That journey starts today.
Enrol Now & Start Transforming Your Teaching
Imagine looking back in six months and seeing a learning environment that is alive with wonder, where children are deeply engaged with nature, exploring, questioning, and learning in ways you never thought possible.
Are you ready to bring nature to the heart of your practice?
Join thousands of educators worldwide who have transformed their practice with Nature Pedagogy.