About Us
The Face behind Featherpine...
Hi! I'm Mandy and I created Featherpine Nature Play as a creative outlet and passion project in 2023. I am a Mum of three amazing girls and a farm full of animals! We have been homeschooling since 2022 and have a beautiful, intentional lifestyle.
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I am a qualified early years teacher and have taught in a variety of settings for over 20 years.
I am a passionate advocate for the benefits of play, nature and connection in children (and adults!) and believe that children's wellbeing is suffering because these three things are not valued enough in our society. Featherpine Nature Play has given me the opportunity to share my passion for nature play and connection with our community.
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- Mandy
Featherpine Philosophy
Our Values:
- Children as confident and capable learners
- Our Ecological footprint - we use products and resources that are sustainable and that can be returned to the Earth where possible
- Our physical, emotional and mental health and wellbeing
- Low tox lifestyle - we make conscious decisions about products we use in our play and when cleaning
- Community and Connection
- Healthy habits of mind, such as persistence, resilience, creativity and problem solving
- Lifelong learning
- A positive and supportive environment where children and their families feel safe and a sense of belonging
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