Forest School Sessions
The Forest School ethos is very holistic. I home-educated my children for many years - and one of their greatest joys and classrooms was the great outdoors. Within our outdoor environment we can connect to our history and heritage, our sciences and our need for connection. In fact, much of our curriculum can be learnt whilst enjoying nature.
I enjoy sharing natural craft outdoor skills with those who attend the sessions. The ethos of Forest School includes regular sessions to help build confidence, skills and relationships. For this reason I ask that you book a block of sessions to discover about yourself and your environment. We all learn so much from enjoying the seasons and nature around us.
We are in Brightlingsea, sessions are set in 18.5 acres of private meadow, woodland and salt-marsh, managed for conservation and nature, so you will be among varied habitats, flora and fauna. We are blessed that at some sessions the wildlife join in. With ducks often waddling up close in the winter, and game birds joining in the fun in the warmer months.
Bug hunting is a favourite activity, with children finding and identifying species that are not so common to the average garden. Whittling, fire lighting, cooking, den building, foraging, natural crafts, painting, mud kitchen and so much more is generally on offer. All activities will fit into the curriculum, and provide a springboard to inspire extended home learning if desired.
We have an outdoor covered kitchen area and permanent log shelter to enjoy the fun what ever the weather. Please scroll down to the gallery at the end of this page to see some of the wildlife and activities we enjoy.
If you would like to hire my services for your group or a birthday party, please do get in touch using the contact form. If you would like to attend a home school forest school session, please use the link below.
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About the Sessions
There are two age groups for the sessions
All age - these sessions are open to children of all ages. Parents are invited to stay (essential for children ages 8 and under and also for any children with SEN or disabilities). This is a space as much for the parents as it is for the children. So grab a log and chat and craft, or help your child create, climb a tree or make a mud pie - or what ever they are drawn to join in with.
Teens and Tweens - this session is for children aged 9 up, your child must be able to stay with out parental supervision (though you are welcome to stay and join in the fun for the first session or two if they are anxious). At these sessions the children have more freedom to be inspired and create, work on more challenging crafts and hang out together (if that is what they wish to do).
If you have any questions, please do get in touch.
Please see the photos below for a glimpse at some of the activities we do.
All age - these sessions are open to children of all ages. Parents are invited to stay (essential for children ages 8 and under and also for any children with SEN or disabilities). This is a space as much for the parents as it is for the children. So grab a log and chat and craft, or help your child create, climb a tree or make a mud pie - or what ever they are drawn to join in with.
Teens and Tweens - this session is for children aged 9 up, your child must be able to stay with out parental supervision (though you are welcome to stay and join in the fun for the first session or two if they are anxious). At these sessions the children have more freedom to be inspired and create, work on more challenging crafts and hang out together (if that is what they wish to do).
If you have any questions, please do get in touch.
Please see the photos below for a glimpse at some of the activities we do.
Booking
I run sessions on the First and third Wednesdays of the month
All Age for ages up to 12/13 - 9.30am - 11.30am - Book via the link below
All Age for ages up to 12/13 - 12noon to 2pm - Book Via the link below
and also on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month
Teens (ages 10 to 16)- 10.15am to 1pm - Book Via the link below
All Age for ages for ages up to 16 - 1.45pm to 3.45pm - Book Via the link below
If you would like to book any of these sessions, please go to the booking site using the button below. It will open a new page and take you to my bookings page.
Once a year I have a special mid winter celebration session, this years date is yet to be confirmed.
If you would like to attend this session, please use the booking link below and scroll down to the relevant date to book nearer the time.
All Age for ages up to 12/13 - 9.30am - 11.30am - Book via the link below
All Age for ages up to 12/13 - 12noon to 2pm - Book Via the link below
and also on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month
Teens (ages 10 to 16)- 10.15am to 1pm - Book Via the link below
All Age for ages for ages up to 16 - 1.45pm to 3.45pm - Book Via the link below
If you would like to book any of these sessions, please go to the booking site using the button below. It will open a new page and take you to my bookings page.
Once a year I have a special mid winter celebration session, this years date is yet to be confirmed.
If you would like to attend this session, please use the booking link below and scroll down to the relevant date to book nearer the time.
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