Forest Schools are a growing educational trend across the world, focusing on providing an immersive and exploratory nature-based learning experience.
Forest schools hold regular sessions in outdoor settings and support inquisitive play, exploration and risk-taking in natural environments. They don’t always take place in forests; wide open and safe spaces are used as long as the environment the children are learning and playing in is as natural as possible. Forest schools are similar to Guides or Scouts, though children are encouraged to find their own feet in their natural surroundings instead of being led or directed. An overwhelming physical and mental health surge echoes through schools across the UK. As a result, primary schools are getting children outside, encouraging them to play and exercise, and educating younger children on the environment, sustainability, and their impact. Though some formal primary schools have their forest school sections, there are also forest schools that are run by themselves, with adult leaders who have trained to run their activities. Here you can learn more about Forest Schools and all they can offer you and your children.
There’s so much to try, whether learning about different species or discovering new ways to better care for the world around us. Here is a selection of forest school activities you can do at home with your kids. Teaching your children about the beauty and magic of the natural world is a vital part of …
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Beach schools give children the opportunity to appreciate many aspects of beaches and the coast which they may not have thought about or even experienced at all. We discuss what beach schools are, their benefits and training. Beach schools follow the same ethos as forest schools; you can learn more about the benefits of forest …
Forest school activities are run through a specific ethos that people are trained in. Those trained in this ethos are called forest school leaders. We discuss forest school training and how you can become a forest school leader. Some leaders go on to create their own forest school company to lend their services to schools …
Why not host your own forest school birthday party? Follow our how-to guide and transform your back garden or local space into an outdoor birthday party they will never forget. It’s no secret that children thrive outdoors, so if your child has a birthday coming up why not save the expense of hiring a venue …
Forest School is becoming more popular, but many people need to be aware of the many wonders of Forest School and how much they can do for their children and themselves. So let us answer all your questions about Forest School. A Forest School is a long-term outdoor activity host. You can attend a Forest …
Building an outdoor den is one of the most simple but fun things to do with your children. This article looks at some den building kits and outdoor den ideas for you to try with your kids. It’s so natural to want to build a den as a child. Your kids have probably used anything …