Tools, Fire & Shelter - Playing Out Scandinavian Style
A hands on, inclusive approach to giving children the best start in life.
Forest School is an approach to learning that takes children outdoors to explore the natural environment, whatever the weather.
Forest School champions children’s ability to think for themselves, connect well with others, in short it prepares them well for life.
Put simply, Forest School equals happy children because it gives them the opportunity to explore and follow their interests. Enabling children to play freely helps them solve their problems, accelerating the independence process.
Children grow in confidence and self esteem because they have a good understanding of how the world around them works.
Forest School helps children be brave and have a go at something that feels ‘risky’. More importantly, it teaches children to recognise when to stop and keep themselves safe.
I work alone and operate on a ‘pop up’ basis so can create a Forest School on site.
I bring everything needed to run the session and take it away when the session is done.
"Forest school is one of the highlights of our week... because when else does a 2-year-old get to cook pizza on a campfire, eat it while swinging in a hammock, excited to get home and sail the miniature boat that she built?"
"Grass Roots Muddy Boots is a magical hour of using nature to craft in the light of the sun, the softness of raindrops, lifted by the North wind and connected to the earth."
"Lots of different activities. Sally puts so much effort into each and every session, and it's much appreciated."
"We love forest school at Yolk and look forward to the sessions every week. Sally is very friendly and welcoming and has great rapport with the kids. I love watching them grow in confidence, practicing new skills, and exploring the activities. Toasting marshmallows on the fire is a firm favourite too."
"Friendly sessions in small groups with a great variety of activities."
