WanderingWoods Homestead

09/24/2024

Good morning everyone! I don’t normally cancel due to rain; however, with the thunder and heavy rain, the deadfall is falling around the woods this morning and makes it unsafe currently to be hanging out in the woods! Please be safe today!

09/03/2024

Excellent article! Definitely a must read for understanding that unstructured play is in fact educational and beneficial to our children! ❤️

https://www.dannyenglish.co.uk/post/the-importance-of-play-in-forest-school-why-promoting-activities-leads-to-a-diminished-programme?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR17tAqBpruCefqBdhlq9joGELirDZl_v19wR46f0Wez1CGuPR716MYa-0g_aem_Dkroj04rIbYGjO9Sg72i7w

Forest School is a powerful educational approach that immerses children in nature, offering them the freedom to explore, learn, and grow in an environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and holistic development by protecting and prioritising play. However, a common pitfall that can diminish....

08/27/2024

Did you know that Key Findings in a Forest School Study in the UK found that Forest Schools make a difference in the following:

Confidence: children had the freedom, time and space to learn and demonstrate independence

Social skills: children gained increased awareness of the consequences of their actions on peers through team activities such as sharing tools and participating in play

Communication: language development was prompted by the children’s sensory experiences

Motivation: the woodland tended to fascinate the children and they developed a keenness to participate and the ability to concentrate over longer periods of time

Physical skills: these improvements were characterised by the development of physical stamina and gross and fine motor skills

Knowledge and understanding: the children developed an interest in the natural surroundings and respect for the environment

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