by kindlinglily | Jan 16, 2018 | Creative Moments, Theory and Ideas
I recently asked my friends on social media to suggest creative and playful ways to walk. I know some very creative and playful people. Here’s a summary of some of the many many ways to walk; At night with shadows Collecting colours Like an ant on a...
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 | Nov 12, 2017 | Crafts and Projects
A video tutorial how to make a rope ladder. I love this way of tying knots. The left hand side and right hand side of the body working together. You can use the same knots with different lengths of stick or twig to make Christmas tree shapes. The large...
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 | Jul 17, 2016 | Theory and Ideas
I had a lovely couple of days exploring the Northumbrian coast recently. I’ve been taking part in the pilot of Archimedes Beach School OCN qualification. There has for a long time been a debate over whether there are other environments in which Forest Schools can take...