Our Kit List/Shop shows an up to date and detailed list of all of the equipment that we use and recommend for use in a Forest School setting. This includes tools for whittling, den building, fire lighting and other woodland
Forest School shop
Train alongside nature
Slow Worm emergesNot what the children shouted. They announced ‘SNAKE!’ as we were whittling in another area…. “Tools down!” and we left the tool area to see what had been found. It was, indeed, a 40cm, female Slow Worm. She
Wind speed and gusts
How windy is too windy? If you look at the Beaufort scale, we see the levels of danger that wind can create. After a couple of weeks of wind it was time to find a reliable forecast. After some testing,
Catkins all opening
Catkins all openingThis week we have been focusing on stopping to connect, be present and observe the changes that Spring brings”Keep your your eyes open and you will see nature.” All too often I am reminding myself that it is
Inspired Facebook Community
Building a community Set up in October 2018, the then ‘ ➡ Gloucestershire Forest School Network’ began with interest from around 45 settings and individual practitioners – a community was born. We began by discussing, making plans and creating those
Nature is calling
Nature Is CallingLove nature even when the wind is blowing and the rain is pouring from the sky – no such thing….. As Spring approaches and nature begins to stir, remember to finish off those jobs in your setting before
Forest School Mallet
The story of my malletThe first true woodwork I created on my own, my Forest School mallet takes pride of place in my home. Any new Forest School Leader will hopefully have made their mallet. This represents a step in
Green Wood :: Advanced Tool Workshop
Advanced Tools WorkshopWork with green wood and improve your tool skills as you create under the watchful eye of Charles of Touchwood Crafts What: A day outside working on building your confidence with a range of hand tools. We
Kiln dried wood :: the future
I’ve had a revelation recently as I started burning (more expensive) kiln dried wood in my log burner. The heat, lack of smoke and clear screen led me to trial in 🌲Forest School. Would using kiln dried logs make fires
Kelly Kettle for 50 quid
This is by far my favourite ‘tool’ to use in a Forest School. 🌳👍🏻 It can be used in a number of ways to maximise access to small, achievable tasks. Furthermore, the base of the kettle forms a perfect little