Learning with Nature is full of fun activities from the Forest School. The games will get your children outdoors to explore, have fun, make things and learn about nature and help them grow up happy and healthy. Suitable for groups of children aged between 3 and 16, the graded activities help children develop:
- Key practical and social skills
- Awareness of their place in the world
- Respect for the natural world
all while enjoying the great outdoors.
Written by experienced Forest School practitioners, using tried and tested games and activities, it provides comprehensive information for enriching childrens' learning through nature. The games and activities are clearly categorized, with step-by-step instructions, age guide, a list of resources needed, and invisible learning points.
This book is a unique must-have resource for families, schools, youth groups and anyone working with children.
Marina is a qualified teacher specialising in Environmental Education. Victoria is a Forest School practitioner with wide experience in wilderness survival and nature awareness schools both in the UK and the USA. Anna has a huge amount of experience in bushcraft and is a Forest School teacher. Their courses for children, and for adults training to work with children, are proving both popular and hugely successful.
Title: Learning with Nature: A How-to Guide to Inspiring Children Through Outdoor Games and Activities
Author: Anna Richardson, Victoria Mew, Marina Robb
ISBN: 9780857842381
Binding:
Publisher: Green Books
Publication Date: 2015-01-29
Number of Pages: 208
Weight: 0.7985 kg
Learnlng with Nature is a valuable resource to anyone with a passion to create this connection between children and the outside world. With 100 different game and activity ideas, forest school leaders, families, home schoolers, cubs, brownie, scout and guide leaders would all find something here.
-- Caroline Bennett, Westonbirt Magazine
This book will be invaluable to all gardeners who enjoy creating opportunities to get their younger family and friends excited about being in a garden. I thoroughly recommend it.
-- The Gardening Times
All three authors are experienced practitioners, and the book speaks with real authority.... The result is a book of outdoor ideas that just beg to be tried.
-- Make Wealth History
This is a truly inspirational book that will get you and your children running to be outside.
-- Cathi Pawon, Juno
A creative and easy to read guide of games and activities for the great outdoors which are suitable for all ages, from children of nursery age right through to adults. ... 6 out of 6 stars.
-- Sandra Kent, Families Magazine
Whether you are a parent or educator, Learning with Nature is full of ideas for fun in the great outdoors. It caters for children and young people of all ages and abilities - and comes with clear instructions and illustrations. So grab a copy, get your boots on, fill your backpack and head to your nearest wild (or not so wild) space for some playful adventures.
-- Tim Gill, Author of No Fear: Growing Up In A Risk Averse Society
I recommend this book to you all, so 'get out, play and connect'!
-- John Cree, Chair of the Forest School Association
This wonderful new book aims to connect children with nature. Through a broad range of outdoor activities and games, young people are encouraged to engage their senses and interact with nature. This not only leads to a better understanding of the natural world but can also contribute to much broader agendas such as personal and social development. Most importantly, the activities are fun. It is through enjoyment and understanding that people will want to conserve and care for their environment and so I encourage everyone to give the book a try.
-- Andy Naylor * John Muir England Award Manager *
This book enables key outdoor experiences to happen. It includes an exciting 'toolkit' of well-structured, engaging activities that will inspire, excite and encourage children to reconnect with nature - and to have a whole load of fun in the process!
-- Amanda Elmes, Learning, Outreach and Volunteer Lead, South Downs National Park Authority
