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The Kingslea annual Fireworks night is back! On Thursday 4th November, 5:30–7:30pm. Jon will be at Kingslea Fireworks Night manning the stall for toasted marshmallows! Come and join him around the fire and get your bonfire snacks. Organised by KLASS, the Kingslea PTA, this year there will be a quiet display at 6:15pm, before the…
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…
This article contains affiliate links. Read our earnings disclosure. How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying – An absolute beginner’s guide to identifying 29 wild, edible mushrooms, is a book with a fantastic title by Frank Hyman. It’s a visually very appealing book, with beautiful photo and a lovely design that makes it feel accessible…
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…
On Tuesday, 4 May 2021, Jon will be leading a Zoom learning session for the Sussex Forest School Association at 7.30pm. This is part of their online events series for 2021, where forest school leaders share their areas of expertise. As Jon spent many years sailing professionally and then working in a chandlery, he’s got…
If you’re looking for spring scavenger hunt ideas, you’re in the right place! The weather is starting to mellow, the days are longer. And after being cooped up during the winter months, it feels like it’s time to get outdoors. Ways to use a scavenger hunt at this time of year There are lots of…