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: …

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 …

Books like Last Child in the Woods and Wild Child have stuck a chord with parents dissatisfied with leaving kids to grow up in "built" environments; the Forest School Movement dates back to the 1920s in Wisconsin and it is currently flourishing in the UK and Scandinavia.

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…

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…

Oh wow! There is a new style of book in town and it is packed full of Outdoor Skills and Play for Children! I am talking about the Forest School Adventure and now the Forest School Handbook by Naomi Walmsley and Dan Westall. These books are packed full of practical ideas for getting your children outside. It is your essential companion for helping play, craft and learn about the natural world around us. With the bonus of the Handbook being the perfect backpack size. Authors: Naomi Walmsley…

Save time using these ready-made forest school lesson plans, including outdoor learning lessons in math, science, literacy, wellbeing & more

Get great ideas for outdoor lessons and nature activities whatever the weather with these forest school lesson plans for winter

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