Tips From Forest School Leaders
Read personal stories and tips from people who have become forest school leaders to inspire your own journey.
Author: Elizabeth
Nature and Me (Book Review)
Nature and Me: A Guide to the Joys and Excitements of the Outdoors is a book by the School of Life. It’s more than a nature book, it’s a discussion on how to make sense of big feelings through the connection to nature. Life is short, the giant redwood teaches us. There is value in…
Exploring the Benefits of Sand Play for Early Years Education (Plus Activities)
Discover the benefits of sand play for early years education and explore simple activities to do in the sand with preschoolers and young children. Learn what equipment you need for sand play!
Why Early Years Outdoor Learning Is So Important For Kids
Why early years outdoor learning is so important for kids and how it can benefit them in the long run, with tips for educators.
What Kids Learn From Playing in Mud
This article contains affiliate links at no cost to you. When most people think of mud, they probably don’t think of it as being a particularly beneficial activity for children. But those people aren’t forest school people! There are many benefits to mud play that it’s worth being aware of. If you’re a forest school…
Forest School Planner: Get Organised!
I’ve been wanting to share this with you but it’s taken ages to put together in a format that I think makes it useful for other people. We’ve been using a PDF forest school planner for sessions, student lists, to do lists, notes, reflections on professional development and more. It’s a simple way of effectively…
