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 | Jul 13, 2020 | Theory and Ideas
An article by Lily Horseman of Kindling with Gina Parker (Little Chatters) published in the Institute pf Outdoor Learning journal; Reflective tea drinking. H90-teaDownload illustrations by Lily Horseman
by kindlinglily | Mar 30, 2018 | Forest School, Theory and Ideas
In a previous post I shared a template I use for planning. One of the elements that was felt to be missing was space to write down what happened and think about next steps. For me this is the most important part of the planning cycle when I’m delivering Forest...
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 | 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...