Choosing the right gear for forest school – especially when the school is one with no building – is really important. The gear has to withstand all of the elements and keep your child dry and at an appropriate temperature. And this goes for all the gear. Please note: I do not get a kick-back from any of the brands or websites mentioned here. The only exception is the book link – that is an affiliate link, but it also supports local bookshops. Brands There are several brands for children’s outdoor gear that make quality […]
Forest School
We made the decision last spring to enroll our child in forest school. It has been a little bit of a learning curve, but it has been well worth it. Our kiddo has absolutely bloomed playing outdoors three days a week with children his own age. When we first started, he was only going two days a week, and we had kept up with his gym classes at the same time. But the benefits of forest school trumped the benefits of gym class by miles. Part of this is very much our child’s temperament. We […]