Connecting Forest School and Early Years
Amy Shawcross
A summary
As Forest School and Early Years Educators, our biggest wish is for children to develop a deep connection with both themselves and the natural world around them through long, happy hours of self-directed play. However, it can be easy to find ourselves planning our children’s play in order to complete a tick list of their achievements as they move through their milestones. Don’t panic, there is another way! In this hands-on workshop, we will start with child led play and, looking at our unique nature/seasonal curriculum, explore how the Forest School ethos provides a wealth of rich learning opportunities. Our observations can then be linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage 7 areas of Learning and Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning. We will play, discuss, reflect and delve into a little bit of brain chemistry as we connect Forest School with the Early Years. Our session will also include a short story using simple Makaton signing.
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FSA Workshop
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FSA Workshop
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About your mentors
Amy Shawcross
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Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.
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