Teaching children their place in nature
Celia Hogan
Celia’s Little Kiwis outdoor play allows children to spend time connecting and learning with and in nature. Her pedagogical approach is inspired by Māori traditions, helping children understand their place in nature. Little Kiwis use all their senses in making and tasting tea made with leaves and fruits they collect. Celia invites educators to allow young children to take controlled risks in physical play while also supporting them emotionally. Children are eager to share what they learn. Families are invited to see their seedlings and other projects.
Listen to Celia
“They are little sponges and they will ask questions if they need to, or they will explore and experiment themselves… they blow me away by how physically capable they actually are.”
Celia Hogan
Celia Hogan
Celia Hogan is an educator specialised in nature play with more than 25 years of experience in outdoor learning. Celia works directly with young children, is also a teacher trainer and develops workshops for parents and other educators. She is the founder of Little Kiwis and Co-Chair at Education Outdoors New Zealand.
Celia Hogan