Respect, Body Confidence and Nature Connection
Body, Nature & Mind: The Freedom to Be
Self-Respect • Acceptance • Mindfulness
Free Educational Resources
The S.A.M. Education Program™ has been developed by NaturismRE (NRE) to support schools, educators, families and learning communities wishing to promote self-respect, body confidence, emotional wellbeing, environmental awareness and respectful living.
Educational resources are provided free of charge for educational purposes. Schools, homeschooling families and educational organisations are welcome to download and use the available materials.
For organisations requiring curriculum adaptations or custom lesson development, please contact NRE.
What is S.A.M.?
S.A.M. stands for Self-Respect, Acceptance and Mindfulness. Together, these three principles provide a flexible educational framework centred on wellbeing, respect, environmental connection and responsible citizenship.
Self-Respect
Developing confidence, healthy self-esteem and respect for our bodies, wellbeing and personal boundaries.
Acceptance
Learning to value diversity, inclusion and empathy while respecting individual differences and choices.
Mindfulness
Encouraging awareness of ourselves, others and the natural world through reflection, observation and positive engagement with Nature.
Choose Your Curriculum
Conservative Curriculum
A wellbeing-focused programme centred on body confidence, respect, emotional resilience, environmental awareness and healthy relationships.
- Fully modest educational content
- Body confidence and wellbeing
- Mindfulness and outdoor learning
- Respect, empathy and healthy boundaries
Open Curriculum
Includes the core wellbeing curriculum together with optional educational modules exploring non-sexual social nudity, body acceptance and naturism where appropriate.
- Core wellbeing curriculum
- Optional body acceptance modules
- Respectful discussion of naturism
- Subject to local laws, policies and parental requirements
Who Is S.A.M. For?
- Primary schools
- Secondary schools
- Homeschooling families
- Outdoor education programmes
- Nature schools
- Wellbeing educators
- Alternative education providers
- Community organisations
Explore the Curriculum
Curriculum Modules
Explore the full range of S.A.M. educational modules and learning resources.
View ModulesParents' Information
Information designed to help parents understand the aims, structure and educational philosophy of the programme.
Parents' PageEducator Implementation Review
Download the implementation review prepared for educators and curriculum reviewers.
Download ReviewAn Educational Framework for the Future
The S.A.M. Education Program™ brings together wellbeing education, environmental awareness, body confidence, mindfulness and respectful social relationships within a structured learning pathway that can be adapted to different educational settings.
Rather than promoting a single lifestyle, S.A.M. provides educators with practical resources that encourage critical thinking, empathy, personal growth and responsible engagement with both people and the natural world.
Start Exploring S.A.M.
Choose the curriculum pathway that best suits your school, family, organisation or learning community.
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