Last week we talked all about the different ways semi-structured activities can have a powerful impact on a child. Yes. To complement that, though, of course we want to talk about all the ways in which structure is not necessarily needed in outdoor play. The forest is filled with millions of…
WEATHER: 53 degrees, rain *dress in layers, it will feel colder since it is 80 a few days ago. rain gear, rain mittens. So many puddles to jump in!! LEADER: Claudine 516-680-7541 LOCATION: South Mountain Reservation, Summit Field – 52 Crest Drive, Maplewood NJ (directions here) Expect a pace and…
WEATHER: 62 degrees, Rain LEADER: Anne LOCATION: Watchung Reservation – Trailside Nature Center parking lot (directions here) PATH: We will try a new trail. It is the first trail on the left, and has a bridge and water close to the parking lot. Be ready for puddles!!! rain gear is…
WEATHER: 75-80 degrees, cloudy *possible thunder, an update will be posted by 10am if we need to cancel due to a storm LEADER: Claudine LOCATION: summit field, entrance near info sign across from overlook, in lathe parking lot on right prior to dog park. See you in the forest!
Forest Friday is here! We would love if you would share a picture of this week’s forest adventures with the whole community on our facebook page. Show off your adventure and inspire others to get out into the woods and play.
Our summer CoOp Registration is open until May 31. All details are on the Essex Page http://forestschoolforall.com/essexnj/ ~Claudine
WEATHER: 83 degrees, possible thunderstorm ** Please check back tomorrow for an update – if there are lightning storms we wont meet ** LEADER: MaryClair LOCATION: South Mountain Reservation, Summit Field – 52 Crest Drive, Maplewood NJ (directions here) Expect a pace and rhythm of the children that attend, through…
Much of the Forest School For All style of forest play in unstructured. We love the power of child-led exploration and free play in an open environment. But there is something equally powerful about semi-structured outdoor experiences, ones that involve activities such as challenge courses, creative prompts and survival skills. Let’s…
WEATHER: 75-80 degrees, partly sunny LEADER: Claudine, 516-680-7541 LOCATION: Tulip Springs, South Mountain Reservation – 64 Cherry Lane, West Orange NJ (directions here) When you enter the parking lot, continue left. There is a parking lot near an open field, the children usually end up near the water in the…
WEATHER: 68 degrees, sunny LEADER: MaryClair LOCATION: South Mountain Reservation – 64 Cherry Lane, West Orange NJ (directions here) ** If you want these updates in your email, you can sign up on the right column! ** Subscribe to receive updates via email Enter your email address to receive notifications…
