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 | Oct 11, 2012 | Creative Moments
I have recently come back from a month long trip deep into the wilderness in NW Ontario, Canada. Which almost explains how quiet I have been here recently. It has been a lot to process. I have talked before about how I the work I do encourages children to challenge...
by kindlinglily | Jul 1, 2012 | Case Studies, Theory and Ideas
There are certain elements that regularly feature in my work life; fire, tools, cooking outdoors, climbing, bows and arrows and mud! To celebrate International Mud Day (29th June) I’ve collected together this weeks adventures that involved mud. Some of them...
by kindlinglily | Jun 1, 2012 | Theory and Ideas
“When the world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.” E. E. Cummings The fact that it is International Mud Day 2012 this month got me to thinking about the role that mud plays in outdoor learning, play and Forest School sessions I deliver. Sometimes it is a barrier....
