Forest Schooled Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Aggression or distress? Behaviour in the outdoors | Forest Schooled Podcast
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I share a few things I've learned that have helped me to advocate for more Nature programs (like Forest School) wherever I live. Want...
How do we advocate for more Nature programs, like Forest School? | Forest Schooled Podcast
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I share a few things I've learned that have helped me to advocate for more Nature programs (like Forest School) wherever I live. Want...
Growing from 'Forest School' to 'Nature-rooted learning' | Forest Schooled Podcast
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast share why I've started using "Nature-rooted Learning" instead of Forest School... Want to read the blog post while you listen? https://ww...
Children's risky play and experiencing 'scary-funny' | Forest Schooled Podcast
30 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The outdoors presents various opportunities for risky play. Without prompting, children will often seek these opportunities out. This podcast explores...
Learning with Storytelling | Forest Schooled Podcast
22 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I've always admired storytelling not only as entertainment, but as a tool for learning and inspiring creativity. This podcast is about how I tried it ...
Running out of time for Democracy! | Forest Schooled Podcast
12 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you're trying to foster child-led experiences, group cohesion, and critical thinking but run out of time?! Want to read the blog p...
Shelters, Trust, & Maths, oh my! | Forest Schooled Podcast
15 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast shares the story of a surprising method children created to resolve conflict in play! Want to read the blog post while you listen?...
Forest School as a Mindset | Forest Schooled Podcast
25 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast explores the almost invisible forces at play, what I'm calling a "mindset," that help make Forest School unique! Want to read the ...
Whole body Learning | Forest Schooled Podcast
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast explores how learning can take place with the whole body, not just in the mind or with a pencil in hand! Want to read the blog pos...
Why being wet & cold can be a good thing | Forest Schooled Podcast
17 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast explores how taking kids outside in the winter comes with a few challenges, yet the benefits make it all worth it! Want to read th...
What is Forest School For? | Forest Schooled Podcast
17 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's often said that Forest School isn't about achieving particular outcomes... but this isn't entirely true. It may not so...
How perceptions of danger can change after making fire with four year olds | Forest Schooled Podcast
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“The extent of risk depends in part on how competent a person is in dealing with the hazard; it is a function of how a person 'sees' or 'feels' a si...
Playing with outdoor cooking | Forest Schooled Podcast
22 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I like to think of outdoor cooking as playing. It's a type of play that involves risk as well as the opportunity for a whole lot of learning! This pod...
Childhood is not a Democracy | Forest Schooled Podcast
08 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we might say something like, "This is not a democracy," when children try to argue with us about a decision we've made. Is childhood really ...
The Magic of Storytelling | Forest Schooled Podcast
24 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“A noisy and squirmy group of around 60 children would transform into a still and silent hush of eager eyes pointed directly at the storyteller as h...
Why Forest School? | Forest Schooled Podcast
02 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I thought I'd try to paint a picture (to speak figuratively, not literally!) of what it is that we do and why at Forest School. This is what I came up...
A learning environment where the kids who can't sit still succeed | Forest Schooled Podcast
26 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Being able to sit still and listen are good qualities. They require the ability to focus, to engage self-control, and also provide the opportunity to ...
Encouraging Emotional Intelligence | Forest Schooled Podcast
13 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Emotional intelligence is a powerful tool when it comes to navigating personal relationships. Our emotions have a significant impact on our behaviour,...
Knots & Lashings, Learning Practical Skills | Forest Schooled Podcast
30 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learning practical skills can help build confidence as a person starts to feel more self-reliant. That's why learning 'survival skills' like knots and...
The Forest School Formula | Forest Schooled Podcast
23 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Been thinking a bit deeper about the 'long-term' aspect of Forest School and what that really means... "There are many benefits of Forest Schoo...
Behaviour is Communication | Forest Schooled Podcast
15 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Behaviour is communication... However, it's not necessarily that easy to understand what the message is... Behaviour can be a very cryptic form of com...
Forest School is Education in Reverse | Forest Schooled Podcast
25 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast reflects on how Forest School can take our 'education formula' and reverse it... Instead of making things happen to put the learning in, ...
When children's play makes us feel uncomfortable... | Forest Schooled Podcast
04 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast reflects on how I might project my own fears, values, or discomfort on children during their play and reconsider, is it actually appropri...
Sometimes the problems are small, but the feelings are big | Forest Schooled Podcast
21 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do we support children when the problems are small, but they're expressing strong emotions? This podcast reflects on the role of empathy and liste...
Play theory: understanding 'play types' and how they relate to Forest School | Forest Schooled Podcast
11 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Because we can't always tap into a child's world during play, it can sometimes be difficult to identify or understand how they are playing. I have fou...