Forest school area

Learn how to design and build an outdoor classroom. Discover furniture options, budgeting tips, and essential services to create a functional and inspiring learning space.

Outdoor Classrooms provide a place for children to connect to nature. With so many areas where children are told "no" to the diverse ways they want to interact with nature, outdoor classrooms are often a "yes" place. Yes, please dig in the dirt. Yes, please dig with the log pieces. Yes, please climb on these fallen logs. I was introduced to the Nature Explore outdoor classroom concept as we developed a natural playscape at a local nature center. This research based process helped reign in…

Cosy Direct | Can we spend our Monday in here? 😍💚 Our Forest Fern featuring in this fabulous setting Repost from @the_ark_childcare • The forest fern… | Instagram

The beginning of a new school year is exciting but can also be a little bit nerve-racking for children and teachers alike! The first days need to fulfil several objectives including allowing everybody to settle in, to begin to re-connect/make new connections and to be filled with enthusiasm for the year ahead. Whole school or class projects are a great way to start the year with a bang, so here are 16 ideas to inspire and make everybody feel part of the team.