
What is a Forest School?
Forest School is a learning environment that facilitates outdoor play in such a way that builds independence, self-regulation, empathy, social and communication skills. Sapling provides a variety of group and individual outdoor experiences that are based upon the interests of the children. Sapling supports a child’s curiosity and nurtures each play adventure as a learning experience.
Children will explore the trees, the plants, the animals, the mud and much more in such a way that promotes their self-esteem and builds their confidence. Those who attend will build a relationship with the natural world that will serve them throughout their lives. Daily experiences include, but are not limited to:
- Nature walks
- Art with natural materials
- Collecting and creating with natural materials
- Group problem-solving experiences
- Group collaborative games
- Tree Climbing
- Structure building
- Weaving
- Songs
- Fire building
- Connecting with the forest
- Connecting with Aboriginal Teachings
- And much more!
