Here we discuss all there is to know about outdoor learning. Including discovery, experimentation, learning whilst connecting to the natural world, and engaging in environmental and adventure activities.
If you look underneath the water even in the smallest of ponds or streams there is an entire world of wildlife just waiting to be discovered. We’ve got all you need to know in our guide to pond dipping. Anyone can take part in pond dipping, it’s simple and doesn’t cost much at all. This … Read more
With screentime adding up, childhood now is a lot less free and adventurous as we would like it to be. So kids don’t miss out on the bursts of creativity and imagination that come with outdoor adventure, we have chosen 10 nature books to get kids outside and exploring. We have chosen books that brim … Read more
There are plenty of forest school settings throughout the UK, and some of those run as forest school nurseries. These forest school nurseries are a bit different from the standard daycare or educational nursery, as they are run by qualified forest school leaders who also have a background in childcare and child education. Forest schools … Read more
A hideaway can be hard for bugs to find in certain gardens. Bug hotels are a great way to use up odd scrap materials you might have. Why not recycle and give creepy crawlies a safe home? Here’s how to make a bug hotel in your garden and why you should. Not only are bug … Read more
There are lots of ways to encourage a love of reading and writing from an early age by taking part in Literacy activities outside. We have picked 10 outdoor literacy activities for kids to get you started. We all benefit from fresh air and time outdoors not just our kids. We know that being outside … Read more
Level 3 forest school training is what many consider the final stage of training before you can run your own forest school sessions. It’s the most expensive of the three levels and takes the longest to complete. Level 3 training is specifically designed to help candidates qualify to become a forest school leader/practitioner. These forest … Read more
So you’re spending more time outdoors, have you started to wonder what you might do in an emergency? Here are 5 outdoor first aid tips and what to do in an emergency outdoors. Accidents happen and there are a great number of problems you can find yourself with when having fun outside, for example, cuts … Read more
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, how they benefit children and how you can become a Beach School Leader. Beach Schools follow the same ethos as Forest Schools, … Read more
Level 2 forest school training is the next logical step to take after someone has completed a Level 1 training course. Level 2 furthers your knowledge and skills and usually qualifies you to become an assistant in a forest school programme. What does Level 2 forest school training involve? Level 2 training is designed to … Read more
We have chosen 5 of the best children’s gardening sets to get kids excited about gardening and help them enjoy time outdoors. If your child loves spending time in the garden or you want them to spend more time outdoors, try a children’s gardening set. We can’t stress enough just how good being outdoors is … Read more