by sabrina | Jul 7, 2015 | *Main Blog*
Being out in nature is beautiful. It is also filled with potential risks. How we approach those risks, though, determine what children get out of the experience. There's been much talk lately about some of these risks as not just … Read...
by sabrina | Jun 30, 2015 | *Main Blog*
There is something beautiful and powerful about watching a child explore a natural setting. Forget about expectation, about having a plan. Kids rarely go outdoors seeking to discover or create or even come away with any feelings those actions … Read...
by sabrina | Jun 23, 2015 | *Main Blog*
No big secret. We love outdoor play groups - in the woods, free-play, exploration kind of play groups. The one we joined this year has been a most enriching, ongoing experience for our young family. It’s a fun, adventurous, … Read...
by sabrina | Jun 17, 2015 | *Main Blog*
For those of you who celebrate Father's Day, this weekend may already be filled with traditions. If you are still looking for ways to do something special with the dad in your little one's lives, consider spending time outdoors as … Read...
by sabrina | Jun 9, 2015 | *Main Blog*
Hi, Mom. Hi, Dad. I see you over there reading all about the benefits to the outdoors. Kids running free in the woods. Climbing trees. Splashing in puddles. Overturning rocks. You want to love it. You really do. It looks … Read...
by sabrina | Jun 2, 2015 | *Main Blog*
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 … Read...
by sabrina | May 26, 2015 | *Main Blog*, Uncategorized
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 … Read...
by sabrina | May 19, 2015 | *Main Blog*
When I imagine enjoying the outdoors with my family, there are few things that are often part of this vision. It is warm, but not hot; sunny, with maybe a few clouds here and there; and never raining or snowing. … Read...
by sabrina | May 12, 2015 | *Main Blog*
Talking about forest play is perfectly fine when you actually have a "forest" nearby, but for many of us, finding an untouched, preserved area of natural land close to home can be challenging. What surrounds us can often be at … Read...
by sabrina | May 5, 2015 | *Main Blog*
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 … Read...
