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Play the Forest School Way

Woodland Games and Crafts for Adventurous Kids

Jane Worroll Peter Houghton

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Watkins Publishing
01 November 2018
"Help your child connect with nature, be adventurous and most of all have fun, with these woodland games, crafts and other activities from Forest School.

Woodland games, crafts, and other outdoor adventures from the Forest School-for parents and their children

The rise of the grassroots Forest School movement in recent years is part of a groundswell of concern about the wellbeing of our children, with many media scare stories about child obesity, ""nature deficit disorder"" (as described inLast Child in the Woods), and lack of exposure to risk.

This outdoor adventure manual is the antidote! Packed full of ideas, from making nature jewelry and whittling a bow and arrow, to building a shelter and foraging for food, it also celebrates the Forest School philosophy of encouraging self-esteem, confidence, and social skills through engagement with nature. The activities contain variations for varied age groups, small groups like play dates or birthday parties, as well as things to do with just one or two children. Parents are encouraged to guide the play but the activity instructions are written in a simple style with fun illustrations so that kids can take the lead as well."

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Imprint:   Watkins Publishing
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   0th New edition
Dimensions:   Height: 200mm,  Width: 145mm,  Spine: 15mm
Weight:   368g
ISBN:   9781780289298
ISBN 10:   1780289294
Pages:   160
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Jane Worroll is a qualified Level 3 Forest School leader, running, with Peter Houghton, year-round Forest School sessions for children in London and elsewhere. She has worked outside for the majority of her adult life, in gardening, tree surgery and, for 12 years, as a Countryside Ranger, a role that included habitat management, monitoring protected species and leading volunteers. She has a degree in ecology as well as an MSc in environmental conservation. Peter Houghton is also a qualified Level 3 Forest School leader. At a charity supporting vulnerable inner-city children and young people, he worked as an artist (in woodwork and other media) and as a key worker, as well as leading Forest School sessions. He is qualified and experienced in historical and ornamental woodcarving and in green woodwork.

Reviews for Play the Forest School Way: Woodland Games and Crafts for Adventurous Kids

Forest School, a grassroots global maximization of children's social, emotional, and developmental potential. -<i>Retailing Insight</i>


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