by kindlinglily | Nov 17, 2017 | Forest School, Theory and Ideas
I’ve been working on a planning template for my own sessions and for participants on my courses. I’m enjoying it as a way to think through my sessions whilst taking a lead from the children and young people. I call my starting points...
by kindlinglily | Jul 17, 2016 | Forest School
I’m working with a group of Forest School trainees who are reaching the end of their qualification process. They are sharing their reflective diaries with me which is such a wonderful insight to the learning and thought process. Messaging Corinne about things I...
by kindlinglily | May 1, 2016 | Forest School
The Forest School principles are a useful tool for Forest School Practitioners to check in with as part of their ongoing development. One of them states that “Forest School is run by qualified Forest School practitioners who continuously maintain and develop...
by kindlinglily | Oct 25, 2015 | Forest School, Theory and Ideas
“Play is a biological necessity that puts the child in the driving seat.” The play theorist Bob Hughes inspired the recent Forest School Association conference with his words about play. There were challenges in that speech for us all too. He talked about when...
by kindlinglily | Jun 20, 2015 | Crafts and Projects, Forest School
I was really inspired recently by a great whittling project. So much so I’ve been making these all week! I have to pass thanks to Carolin and Deni of birds in the woods. Carolin showed me this lovely whittling project and the foxes made by her young daughter....
by kindlinglily | Jun 14, 2015 | Forest School, Theory and Ideas
com·mon·sense \?kä-m?n-?sen(t)s\ adjective : sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts People often say that effective risk assessments are the application of common sense. I tend to agree, but, different people have different...
