I like to keep things simple
... this is what Forest School is to me...
Remember when you were a kid?
and someone "called for you" to "play out"?
You were free
Free to explore and try stuff out
No adults watching
This felt BRILLIANT!
You might not want to admit to the kind of stuff you tried out..
and you don't need to ....
My hope is that you are currently remembering this feeling
Maybe you are reminiscing about the time you made a rope swing?
How did you get the rope over that high branch in the end?
Did you make a secret den that had grass for a carpet and leaves on the roof?
It didn't always go well
Sometimes there were fall outs
Sometimes you went home upset
You thought you were just 'playing out'
but THE TRUTH is .....
you were learning your most valuable life lessons
You were becoming physically stronger
You were learning how to get on with others
Negotiate
Laugh at yourself
Understand how others feel
Think of a different way
You were learning how to be kind
How to be a good friend
Connecting with nature and Learning to love the planet
Understanding when you felt disappointment .... and how to bounce back!
These are the attributes that make us successful in life
The skills that gave us the edge in a job interview
Helped us walk into a room of strangers and start a conversation
This is what Forest School is to me
Giving children the opportunity to learn how to be their best self
As teachers, this is the dream, right? x ⚡️⚡️