@NatureSquiggle

Bird-nerd, book-geek, mother of two and teacher of many. Head of The Nature School. Opinions here are my own. (Previously @squigglebooks)

 Port Macquarie, Australia.
thenatureschool.org.au
Joined March 2009
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Catherine Shaw retweeted
Wendy Harmer@wendy_harmer24 Nov 2023
Loving being on tour with my book... but one thing amazes. That almost no-one knows where the term "harelip" originates and why, these days, it's considered demeaning. So, for your reading (with love) : spaltkinder.org/en/cleft-chi…
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Behind the bush learning boom: why getting dirty and lighting fires is good for Australian children theguardian.com/australia-ne… @DrAmandaLloyd1 @LoriModde @NatureSquiggle

Behind the bush learning boom: why getting dirty and lighting fires is good for Australian children

Proponents of forest schools argue that outdoor learning improves social interactions and results in fewer gendered play experiences for preschoolers

theguardian.com
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Port Macquarie photographer reveals his creative side ift.tt/tD1COcQ
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Catherine Shaw retweeted
PETAA@PETAAConnect4 Nov 2022
The Royal Zoological Society of NSW has announced their prestigious Whitley Awards for zoological literature. 5 of their 14 Certificates of Commendations have been awarded to children’s books! rzsnsw.org.au/grants-awards/…
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Very excited to share that The Nature School is the inaugural winner of the School Award for Excellence in Primary English Teaching. This award celebrates the excellent work our teachers do in consistently connecting literacy with nature. Thank you @PETAAConnect 🌿
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Catherine Shaw retweeted
PETAA@PETAAConnect21 Oct 2022
Announcing the winner of the inaugural PETAA SCHOOL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRIMARY ENGLISH TEACHING: The Nature School! #PETAA2022 @NatureSquiggle
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Catherine Shaw retweeted
Meridith Ebbs@iMerinet19 Oct 2022
Replying to @GSBioblitz @BirdlifeOz @CitSciOZ
The principal @NatureSquiggle was at the bushland this morning at 7:30 for a family event. Citizen Science is my happy space. 😃
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So this happened last night at the closing ceremony of The National Outdoor Education Conference. Very humbled and honoured to receive this recognition for furthering outdoor learning in Australia. 🌿 #noec2022 @outdoorsnswact
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Did *not* expect to be serenaded by @pasi_sahlberg at #noec2022! The times they are a changing. #play #natureplay
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Arrived at the National Outdoor Ed Conference in the beautiful Blue Mts. So good to see you @tonialgray Bring on #noec2022
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The Nature School community shines at Winter Welcome ift.tt/cVBKUJe

The Nature School community shines at Winter Welcome

The Nature School community has celebrated the annual Winter Welcome.

portnews.com.au
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Happy World Bee Day! 🐝 We love our bees at The Nature School and have our own student-branded honey too ☺️🐝 @canva @flowhive #thenatureschool
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Catherine Shaw retweeted
Jake Little@JakeLittle9113 May 2022
Replying to @NatureSquiggle @misterwootube @NewsAtNESA
Shannon was incredible and is an inspiration to all teachers - please pass on our thanks for her contribution 👏
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So proud to have one of my teachers from #TheNatureSchool sharing with colleagues from across NSW 🌿 #mathsoutdoors @misterwootube @AISNSWPrimary @NewsAtNESA
Eddie Woo@misterwootube13 May 2022
🏙 Loved spending an hour with @NewsAtNESA Teacher Expert Networks from across the state this morning. Thanks to my co-panelists Shannon Kelly, Rob Attwood & @attard_c who shared fantastic insights - as well as @JakeLittle91 who steered the ship brilliantly!
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Check out this helpful guide to find out how to submit bird surveys of your own using Birdata! This data helps our researchers better understand where birds are found & how their populations are changing, which helps us protect them. Visit birdata.birdlife.org.au/ 🖌Rob Mancini
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After hundreds of hours of collecting, sorting, identifying and photographing seashells, my comprehensive field guide 'Seashells of North Haven Beach' is finally out. Available now at seashellsofnorthhavenbeach.c…, it's a must have for Australian beachcombers (I promise!)
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Sometimes my “office wear” looks like this 💦 #thenatureschool #gumboots
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Replying to @NatureSquiggle
@NatureSquiggle it was an absolute pleasure to work with you on this research. Such powerful insights still relevant to the anticipated disrupted time ahead.
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Yes!! We are on a mission at The Nature School to ensure every child gets the time they need for play... and childhood extends well beyond age 5!
Lloyd Godson@Lloyd_Godson30 Jan 2022
@Dr_Pete_King we would love a copy of this book for our staff library at The Nature School in Port Macquarie, Australia. Do you agree @NatureSquiggle?
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Meridith Ebbs@iMerinet26 Jan 2022
What a wonderful start to the day with a #playwork workshop with @NatureSquiggle and #TheNatureSchoolpmq #TheNatureSchool
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