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…
It didn’t take long for me to realize that my young daughter and I can have different intentions when we walk through the woods. If it’s just me on a walk, I plan to hike or stroll from point A to point B – and point B is usually a fair distance…
Communities have much to offer in the lives of our children, as well as for us adults. Chances are, if you are part of an outdoor play community, you’ve already felt the benefits of having like-minded and supportive people around you. You know how special these groups are in your weekly rhythms. If you…
Outdoor play is a powerfully beneficial activity for kids, but in today’s day and age it’s happening less and less. Enter forest schools, group-based outdoor experiences for youth. Forest schools are relatively new to the US, but are catching on as parents hear about or witness first-hand, the immediate benefits…
