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...
by kindlinglily | Jun 11, 2015 | Forest School, Theory and Ideas
When I walk into the woods it’s nice to try and see what invitations there are for the senses; a whiff of wild garlic, dappled light, a splash of yellow woodland flowers, birdsong, an uncurling frond of bracken, you know, the things that really invite your...
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 | Jul 7, 2014 | Courses, Forest School
Working with Young People with Challenging Behaviour in the Outdoors Level 3 OCN (3 credits) – with Jon Cree and Lily Horseman When: 28th-30th September 2015 Where: Rookhow, Grizedale, Cumbria Cost: £300 (includes basic accommodation in the bunk house) Download a...
