Activities for forest school leaders. You’ll find activities split by season, type and age.
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Are you looking for easy forest school activities for autumn! (Or fall, as our US readers would call it!). You’re in the right place. We have a bunch of simple outdoor activities to share that take little time to set up, use resources you probably already have in your forest school area and that will…
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…
It’s autumn (or fall, depending on where you are) and it’s still warm enough to get outside for a scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunt ideas Here are some ways you could use a scavenger hunt with your children, or children in your setting. On a walk, where the scavenger hunt is the purpose of the activity…
Learn more about this beautifully illustrated guide to the forest for small people. Packed with facts about the world outside, it’s a great read for taking outdoors.
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…