Aimed at 18 months – 5 years, we will spend our time outside discovering the natural environment, an inspiring and exciting place to explore. These forest school sessions are run by Helen Murray who is our qualified Level 3 Forest School and Level 3 Childcare Practitioner here at Amersham Field Centre. She has planned a range of sessions that cover the six principles of the Forest School ethos. Forest School recognises the importance of children’s contact with nature, and supports the concept that children should be allowed to play, explore, learn and develop outside, not just within the confines of a traditional classroom. Helen has had the pleasure of seeing firsthand how giving children opportunities in nature can promote their self-esteem, confidence and creativity. At Forest School children can develop an increased knowledge and understanding of the natural world and experience opportunities to develop their gross and fine motor skills, all while having enormous amounts of fun!
This is a hands-on learning experience in a natural setting. Activities will include nature crafts, games, stories, mud painting, bug hunting, tree climbing, campfires and tool use (hand drills, bow saws and more!)
The benefits of the session will include, social development, build self-esteem, improve confidence, improve physical health, improve mental health, builds resilience, develops fine and gross motor skills, nature knowledge and connection, FUN.
Booking in advance is required. Bookable sessions are every Monday and occur weekly during term time. Monday 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th January and 5th February, 9.30am – 11am. Please choose the ‘baby’ option when booking a place for children aged 12 months and under.
Further information:
- Children under 12 months are welcome if accompanying a paying sibling
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Bring appropriate clothing and footwear for being outside.
- Activities are subject to change, depending on the weather.
- Free parking is available on site
- Free hot drink for parents/adults
- Toilets are available on site
- Led by a trained forest school leader who is trained in safeguarding, outdoor first aid and is DBS checked.
Tutor: Helen Murray
Helen Murray is a qualified Level 3 Forest School Practitioner and Level 3 Childcare Practitioner, with over a decade of teaching experience. She will be running Forest School sessions for Eco Tots and Home Education Groups which will be run following the 6 principles of the Forest School ethos.
Forest School recognises the importance of children's contact with nature, and supports the concept that children should be allowed to play, explore, learn and develop outside, not just within the confines of a traditional classroom.
Helen has had the pleasure of seeing firsthand how giving children opportunities in nature can promote their self esteem, confidence and creativity. At Forest School children can develop an increased knowledge and understanding of the natural world and experience opportunities to develop their gross and fine motor skills, all while having enormous amounts of fun!
Before You Attend
- Bring appropriate clothing and footwear for being outside.
- Activities are subject to change, depending on the weather.
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