by kindlinglily | Oct 4, 2023 | Theory and Ideas
Vicky Mateu from Catalonia and Lily Horseman from Cumbria have been in conversation about the different elements in their Forest School delivery; the similarities and differences. They have developed some tools for reflective practice around the idea.
by kindlinglily | Mar 23, 2020 | Crafts and Projects, Forest School
With Spring on the way and more time on our hands the Kubb set has come out again. Here are some instructions I made for my niece; The size of our Kubb pitch is based on the size of the flat bit we have in the garden. Here’s how to start. we had teams of up to...
by kindlinglily | Oct 14, 2017 | Theory and Ideas
I’m one of life’s enthusiasts. A cheerleader by nature. Recently however I’ve been trying to curb my natural instinct. Holding the idea in my mind that I always need to be thinking “who is doing the learning?” This reflective question has...
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 | Nov 26, 2013 | Forest School, Theory and Ideas
Giving control over content and intent of play and learning to children. Child-led learning sounds like it should be easy, just see what the children are interested in and excited by and then follow it. Actually, when you put it like that it is easy and in the context...