Forest School Adventure

A book full of practical ideas to get your child outside and enjoying the natural world around us.

Learn how to light a fire without matches, build a shelter to sleep in, cook on a fire, hunt for bugs and much more. From essential bushcraft basics and Stone Age survival skills to joyful outdoor play, this book is packed with ideas to bring children closer to nature and all its magical offerings.

Whether in an organised setting, a group of friends or a family outing, the funfilled games will build confidence, bonding and result in happy, energised children.

* Sussex Wildlife Trust magazine *

Forest School Adventure is a joy to read!... a beautifully presented and easy to use resource, ideal for teachers, scout or youth group leaders, as well as parents. The simple instructions are illustrated with superb step-by-step photographs and ideas on how to extend or adapt each activity. This book provides everything from the basics of taking children outdoors for short and easy sessions, to real challenges which will not only teach them about nature but will fill them with a sense of achievement. It is a book which should be in every school staff room and has plenty to inspire anyone with children to ditch the technology and go out and explore!

* Living Woods magazine *

An attractive book crammed full of activity ideas for Forest School and outdoor play… throughout it is clearly and invitingly illustrated with photographs showing children actively engaged in different activities or illustrating step-by-step guides to specific skills.

* Montessori International magazine *

Full of wonderful photos and easy ideas about helping connect people of all ages to the natural environment.

Authors Naomi Walmsley and Dan Westall start at the very beginning — nature play and nature awareness. They are able to build on that strong base and include so many interesting suggestions — knots, wilderness survival, foraged foods, games, and nature crafts — to round out the outdoor experience. Each activity lists appropriate ages, timing, tools, and materials needed and provides clear, simple instructions.

The authors spent five months living outside without any modern equipment, and they were able to translate their experiences into a wonderful and useful publication that leaves the reader confident and excited about their next adventure outside.

* Green Teacher *

This practical book has lots to offer, both for experienced Forest School practitioners, and for those just setting out; many of the ideas and principles can be used in the school grounds too. Not just for teachers either - there's plenty here for parents to enjoy and to use to encourage their children outdoors.

Wherever used, the result will be happy, confident and energised children with plenty of life skills and engagement with the natural world. An excellent practical handbook, packed with inspiration.

* Parents in Touch *

If you want your kids and their friends to experience what it is really like in the wild, then this fun, family-friendly book is definitely for you.

* Woodworking Crafts magazine *

This really is a book that everybody interested in Forest Schools should have.

* Northern Ireland Forest School Association Newslett