Benefits of Forest School
Today's children are spending less time outside and more time indoors engage in technology-driven activities; and we believe that as parents and educators, it is our responsibility to steer our children away from this "nature-deficit-disorder".
~ Richard Louv, Last Child Left in the Woods, 2005
Nature Appreciation
Forest school:
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Increases understanding of and appreciation for nature.
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Augments ecological literacy.
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Creates sustainable and healthy communities
Health & Wellness
Forest school:
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Improves environmental, physical, emotional and mental health while developing fine and gross motor skills.
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Accommodates multiple learning styles.
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Affordable and community-enhancing way to deal with school/childcare space issues.
Learning
Forest school:
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Encourages problem-solving skills and improves communication skills.
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Creates engaged and passionate learners.
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Supports creative and imaginative thinking.
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Empowers learners.