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 | Jun 1, 2016 | Creative Moments
The Wildlife Trusts are running a challenge for people to spend June connecting with nature. I’m keeping a diary of how I spend my wild days. Day 20- Wildlife Rescue. We found a tree bumblebee, exhausted and just sitting on someone’s leg. We popped it on a...
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 | Nov 29, 2015 | Crafts and Projects
What draws on wood? Anyone who has had to bear witness to my love of stationary and art materials won’t be surprised by the fact that I’ve been asking myself this question. I’ve been rummaging through my supply cupboard to experiment. All of these...
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...
