"Forest School is a system of learning that allows the environment to do the teaching. It is direct experimnetal learning and encourages participation in motivating and achievable tasks and activities".
The video I found is a reflection of a forest school in the woodlands of Worthing. It shows children ages 3-4 years in this stimulating environment.
Forest school is an excellent opertunity for children to explore and learn using all the senses. The video shows the children learning through touch, communication and sounds. They take risks and don't seem afraid. They also learn life skills that aren't so easy to learn in an indoor environment.
There also seems to be a constant element of excitement and freedom. The children are constantly learning without realising.
Here are some of my favourite parts of the video which really demonstrate essensial skill development that the children are learning through forest school.
1:28 - teamwork and excellent communication skills. Working together to carry that really big log!
1:38 - "I did it!" - a sense of achievement. Development in independance and confidence.
1:46 - "I like the fairies" - imagination development. Dunn (2008) – Pretend play allows children to try different ideas, feelings and relationships with people.
2:54 - Den making.
3:25 - in a car, once again imagination development.
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