Forest School Training: What the Levels Actually Involve (For Grown-Ups, Not Kids)
A plain-English guide to forest school training levels 1 to 3, who they’re for, and why children never “do” a level themselves.
Author: Jon
About our authors
Hello! We’re forest school practitioners who write for the web to share what we know. Scroll down to review our content archive of useful articles. We are also parents. Read more about Elizabeth and Jon Borley.
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Global Nature Awareness Days (Free Printable)
Download our free printable of dates to remember in the environmental calendar!
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How to make easy campfire bread on a stick
Wondering how to make campfire bread on a stick? We have a super simple, 3-ingredient recipe that works every time. What is damper bread? Proper damper bread is an Australian unleavened bread traditionally made on the coals of the fire by Indigenous and Aboriginal people, and the early settlers. Today, damper bread in the UK…
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Year of Outdoor Activities Printable (Free Download)
Do you draw a blank when you think about what kinds of activities to make available for children as part of their outdoor learning? Me too. I read all the books, I spend hours on Pinterest, and I still wonder what sort of activities the kids might be interested in doing. Forest school is child-led…
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What to Wear for Forest School in All Seasons
Forest schools run in all weathers – we’re certainly outdoors with the children come rain or shine! Here’s a parent’s guide to the forest school clothing that we recommend for activities throughout the year. Note: What to wear for forest school depends on where you are going and where you are in the world. The…
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Outdoors Winter Scavenger Hunt Printable
Get this beautiful outdoors winter scavenger hunt printable. You can use it with your primary school children, your family, or your Forest School setting.
