Forest School Adventure: Outdoor Skills and Play for Children [Paperback]

From essential bushcraft basics and Stone Age skills to joyful outdoor play,Forest SchoolAdventureis packed with ideas to bring your little ones closer to nature and all its magical offerings. The book is divided into four sectionsbushcraft, wild food, nature awareness, and games.Learn how to:

• light a fire without matches
• build a shelter to sleep in
• cook on a fire
• hunt for bugs and much more

Young children will be immersed in imaginative, messy play and crafts, while older ones can work on more complex activities like stone tool making and sourcing water.The idea of a forest schoolan outdoor program that uses the woods and forests as a means to build independence and self-esteem in children, will result in confidence, bonding, and will bring to life the thrilling reality of sleeping in a cave or savoring your first-ever foraged meal!

• Aimed at parents, outdoor teachers or anyone passionate about getting back to basics.
• Includes traditional Forest School activities and beyond. Includes activities for older children who are ready to explore more involved primitive skills and bushcraft.
• Four main sections cover: Bushcraft, Wild Food, Nature Awareness and Games.
• Story spreads throughout the book share the authors' own experiences of survival in the wild.
• Outdoor learning boosts confidence and social skills in young children.