Fun in the Mud (Book Review)
Learn about the wetlands in this nature picture book for children. Read my review!
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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.
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…