FOrest school (September-June)
Forest School is a program during the school year that gives children a full day in nature. The benefits of nature play are countless and exposing children to a full day of nature and being in the forest can open so many doors as well as enhance their ability to learn on their other 4 days of schooling (if that’s the route you take). By being a part of our forest school your child will build skills in:
-open ended play
-engage in risky play with the safety and support of an educator
-learn about nature, animals, and the natural world around them
-develop creative play skills
-reap the benefits of forest bathing
-develop a love for the natural world in all weather
-develop gross and fine motor skills, balance and coordination
-reduce chances of anxiety and depression
-enjoy fireside cooking and the warmth and community of our friends
-develop problem solving and core skills
Some considerations regarding Forest School:
All students must:
-be able to engage in routined bathroom breaks since there is no toilet in the forest. Or be in diapers if learning.
-be able to be safe and follow adult instructions around safety of boundaries and aspects such as fire, water and climbing
-bring their own lunch, snacks and water bottle along with spare gear and clothes in a backpack
-open ended play
-engage in risky play with the safety and support of an educator
-learn about nature, animals, and the natural world around them
-develop creative play skills
-reap the benefits of forest bathing
-develop a love for the natural world in all weather
-develop gross and fine motor skills, balance and coordination
-reduce chances of anxiety and depression
-enjoy fireside cooking and the warmth and community of our friends
-develop problem solving and core skills
Some considerations regarding Forest School:
All students must:
-be able to engage in routined bathroom breaks since there is no toilet in the forest. Or be in diapers if learning.
-be able to be safe and follow adult instructions around safety of boundaries and aspects such as fire, water and climbing
-bring their own lunch, snacks and water bottle along with spare gear and clothes in a backpack