A year of forest school

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Tangled Garden, Forest Preschool, School Thoughts, Forest Schools, Forest Classroom, Forest Kindergarten, Nature Based Learning, Outdoor Learning Activities, Club Activities

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: …

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Poster showing the benefits of playing outside! | Wilder Child Forest Kindergarten, Outdoor Learning Spaces, Forest School Activities, Play Poster, Nature Education, Nature School, Playing Outside, Outdoor Education, Outdoor Classroom

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…

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Bush Kindy, Forest Preschool, School Thoughts, Forest Schools, Forest Classroom, Forest Kindergarten, Private Preschool, Starting A Daycare, Forest School Activities

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…

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Book Review: Forest School Adventure Homeschool Nature Study, Outdoor Skills, Forest School Activities, Nature School, Outdoor Education, Outdoor Classroom, Forest School, Outdoor Learning, Unschooling

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…

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