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Just Imagine, by Kate Macairt – Circle of Life Rediscovery DirectorThis week is Mental Health Awareness Week 2020. Thinking back to New Year’s Day 2020, there I was sending out positive messages to family and friends; ‘2020 Vision Happy New year!’ I think I was imagining a year in which climate activists, friends of the earth XR Greta… all would grow in strength and more of the population of the world would wake to the

Nature Play is essential for all our learning and development. In the early years of our lives we explore and experiment. What makes the human species so special? It has to do with all the care and time we are given by the adults around us as well as the variability in our experiences and the places we inhabit. Growing up for children takes a long time in the human species. Our brains prune as

Opening Up The Outdoors Forest Kindergarten is modelled on a Forest School approach and is based around child-centred learning through play in the Early Years. Forest Kindergartens offer young children frequent visits and regular play opportunities in a local, natural setting all year round – this could be a woodland, park or even a beach!? 10 Benefits of a Forest Kindergarten approach   Enjoyment – Children who regularly learn, play and enjoy the outdoors environment

Forest School Training Level 3!Our 2019 3 part Forest School Training course in East Sussex has just ended – find out what our trainees thought about our training. The next course commences 18th March 2020 – see below for details! What have you most enjoyed about Forest School Training?“The positive, open, accepting, non-judgemental, sharing and learning experience. I couldn’t have imagined better tutors, they were inspiring, informative, caring and empowering. It has helped me to

World Maths DayBelow are just a couple of examples of how to take maths outside!Leaf MultiplicationThank goodness for leaves! How would we learn our multiplication tables without them.“Hmm.” I hear you say. “I managed just fine, thank you very much.”Maybe so, but let’s face it. There’s a lot of rote learning to be done. We need to find different ways of helping children learn their tables and have fun whilst doing so.The added bonus of

Plant Power – Spring and Autumn Foraging Here in the lush green hills of our local landscape we are so very lucky to be surrounded by a rich plant life. Nature’s medicine chest is vast and incredibly abundant. As the wheel of the year turns and our health needs vary, nature is right there, offerings up its jewels for us to utilise for our well-being. As spring emerges and the sap rises, a plethora of

National Number Day Next Friday is the NSPCC’s National Number Day. I hope this inspires you to join thousands of schools for a mega maths-inspired fundraising day and raise money for the NSPCC. Below are just a couple of examples of how to take maths outside! Leaf Multiplication Thank goodness for leaves! How would we learn our multiplication tables without them. “Hmm.” I hear you say. “I managed just fine, thank you very much.” Maybe

Let’s celebrate National Tree Week 2019!   National Tree Week is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration beginning the start of the winter tree planting season. We are from a woodland culture!     What is a tree? An oxygen maker, A flood abater, a carbon absorber, A climate recorder, a healthy aspect, a place to reflect, A nest for an owl, where gruffalos growl, a climbing frame, The fuel for a flame, a soil stabiliser, a