by kindlinglily | Jun 11, 2015 | Forest School, Theory and Ideas
When I walk into the woods it’s nice to try and see what invitations there are for the senses; a whiff of wild garlic, dappled light, a splash of yellow woodland flowers, birdsong, an uncurling frond of bracken, you know, the things that really invite your...
by kindlinglily | Apr 21, 2015 | Creative Moments, Forest School
Our story of the day. Reflective group poems from Forest School training; Upon reflection, it’s small yet guiding. This place, a calming release in the sunlight. Identifying. Reflective and delicate. We’re explaining, thinking and applying....
by kindlinglily | Sep 3, 2014 | Forest School, Theory and Ideas
During my years as a Forest School leader one if the attributes that I find myself drawing on is flexibility. Being able to change plans, put aside my agenda because of the weather, a really interesting discovery in the woods, because of something a child needs or...
by kindlinglily | Aug 27, 2014 | Forest School, Theory and Ideas
Many years ago I talked with my friend Martin about the idea of the badges of honour of outdoor play. Martin wrote about this in www.playengland.org.uk/media/130593/play-naturally.pdf, that dirt, stains and smells can be treated like ‘badges of honour’, ‘evidence of...
by kindlinglily | Aug 14, 2014 | Forest School
I didn’t know how much of this last week would be spent dealing with fear. Heights, the dark, spiders in the toilet, bigger kids. All normal parts of a week of play in a field on the edge of a wood. But what struck me again and again is the resilience and...
by kindlinglily | Jul 7, 2014 | Courses, Forest School
Working with Young People with Challenging Behaviour in the Outdoors Level 3 OCN (3 credits) – with Jon Cree and Lily Horseman When: 28th-30th September 2015 Where: Rookhow, Grizedale, Cumbria Cost: £300 (includes basic accommodation in the bunk house) Download a...
