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…
Looking for some fun activities to do with conkers? Look no further! We’ve got more than 20 great ideas for you right here. Whether you’re looking for ways to use them in a race or relay, or just want some gross motor skill ideas, we’ve got you covered. So grab those conkers and let’s get…
Let’s start with some basics. So, what is a forest school? In short, it is an outdoor classroom where students spend time learning in nature. But there’s so much more to it than that! These unique schools offer countless benefits that traditional classrooms just can’t match. For one, forest schools provide an opportunity for students…
It was great to get out to Pennthorpe School in Rudgwick last month. I worked with Year 3 and helped facilitate their woodland day. I laid on a range of forest school activities so the children had the opportunity to try out fire-lighting and low-ropes. We also had bug-hunting, clay play, charcoal for independent drawing…
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Are you taking the Level 3 Forest School Leader training? If so, you’ll need to create a portfolio that showcases your understanding and application of what you have learned. In this article, I’ll share a forest school portfolio example so you can see the kinds of things that are expected. One of the units in…