Sharing Nature author and speaker Joseph Cornell takes us through the wonders of a Forest Bathing exercise. Find out why the tranquil experience of Forest Bathing can be a relief from modern urban life’s stresses. Suitable for both adults and children.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service teamed up with The Nature School to pilot a series of holiday activities in the rainforest. See how the bush school concept is reconnecting families and nurturing children’s respect for nature.
Length: 2m : 19s
A short clip with inspiring imagery of Bush School students in Centennial Parklands, Sydney.
Length: 1m : 40s
Host Kevin Mulryne and Behaviour Specialist Paul Dix interview leading Scottish outdoor educator, and former Head Teacher Juliet Robertson. Author of popular outdoor teaching resources Dirty Teaching and Messy Maths, Juliet discusses planning, environments, risk taking, health and safety, curriculum content, quality and efficiency. Contains many supporting statements and practical ideas for educators looking to take the leap into outdoor learning. Essential listening.
Length: 44m : 15s
World renowned childhood consultant Claire Warden discusses nature pedagogy and curriculum, barriers to change and overcoming obstacles when taking inside learning outside and beyond into the wildness of nature.
Length: 37m : 27s
Circle of Life Rediscovery offer outdoor learning programs, camps and events in the UK. This blog supports their programs, giving insight, information and ideas for forest school and adventure activities including The Woodland Project which provides children with disabilities and their families the opportunity to learn new skills, uncover hidden talents and spend quality time together at peace, in nature.
Sarah Blackwell is the Founder and CEO of Forest Schools Education, Forest Schools Kindergarten and Archimedes Earth as well as a well-known public speaker in the field of alternative education and outdoor learning. With over 30 years’ experience supporting outdoor play and learning, Sarah’s blog has many resources, links and discussion around the latest research and hot topics.
Take your pick of blogs from this Forest School from early years to upper primary classes giving a unique insight into school activities and curriculum enrichment programs. See how they incorporate nature and outdoor learning into the whole primary curriculum
Full of great images of children at work/play in forest school. Includes many seasonal ideas for outdoor learning activities in the early years.