A year of forest school

What is Forest School? One of the current positive trends in education at the moment is the increasing popularity of Forest Schools. This brand of learning has a fantastically wide range of benefits. It is the type of learning that many of us try introduce to our own kids on family days out and holidays: …

Preface: I've called the first post in this series "Part 1", but a friend reminded me that there is so much more that comes before this part of starting a Forest School program. The Forest School training I completed a couple of years ago and the ongoing research, discussion, and reflection around the Forest School ethos I've done since then has really been my "Part 1." This was and continues to be the crucial part that helps me appreciate the deep meaning and purpose within Forest School…

After all the work, I'm so thrilled to say that my Nature Play poster is done! My goal was to create a piece of art that celebrates, encourages and visualizes all the life-altering benefits that nature play brings into the lives of children everywhere. I made this for all the educators, parents, caregivers, naturalists and play advocates - for everyone out there who is passionate about nurturing a child's innate connection to the wild. I want to mention that I was originally inspired to…

Creative forest walks, nature meditations and mindful activities to help you connect with nature.

Even more fun can be had in the woods on a day out with the family now, thanks to Richard Irvine, author of the newly released craft book: Forest Craft, A child's guide to whittling in the woodland. Richard Irvine / ISBN: 9781784945008 / £16.99 / Pub. Date: Feb 2019 #Gifted About the book: Forest Craft The Forest Craft book is a good thick weighty book, this is always a good sign as it means there is a lot of content inside, and this book doesn't disappoint in the slightest with that! Aimed…

Looking for simple and fun forest school activities that you can do at home with your kids? Click through for ideas for nature crafts and activities that you can do at home or in the woods with your family.

I love teaching about trees because there’s much to discover all year, during any season. From bark to leaves, trees are amazing wonders of nature! If you’re planning on studying trees …

I’ve been working on a planning template for my own sessions and for participants on my courses. I’m enjoying it as a way to think through my sessions whilst taking a lead from the children and young people. I call my starting points ‘springboards’. I’ve written about springboards before. That previous post was from 2010! […]