Forest School Jo
@parksideforest.bsky.social
Forest School at Parkside Primary, Canterbury
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After 6 yrs creating Forest School at Chartham, I'm off to do the same again at Parkside Primary in Canterbury
This means a new Facebook Page to document the journey (please follow!) & 🤞🏻more opportunity to reconnect on here!
The adventure begins on Monday, 5.1.2025!
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This means a new Facebook Page to document the journey (please follow!) & 🤞🏻more opportunity to reconnect on here!
The adventure begins on Monday, 5.1.2025!
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Good morning! Enjoy!
January 19, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Good morning! Enjoy!
It's been a while since I wrote a blog. I'm rusty! But I need to get back into the swing of it.
Here's the first of the year!
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Here's the first of the year!
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Happy New Year
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January 19, 2026 at 6:34 AM
It's been a while since I wrote a blog. I'm rusty! But I need to get back into the swing of it.
Here's the first of the year!
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Here's the first of the year!
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What a busy afternoon!
Exploring
Journeying
Digging for treasure
Balancing
Climbing
Swinging
Cooperating
Learning
Enjoying
#ForestSchool #learningresourcea #naturelearning #learningenvironment #outdoorlearning
Exploring
Journeying
Digging for treasure
Balancing
Climbing
Swinging
Cooperating
Learning
Enjoying
#ForestSchool #learningresourcea #naturelearning #learningenvironment #outdoorlearning
January 8, 2026 at 6:49 PM
What a busy afternoon!
Exploring
Journeying
Digging for treasure
Balancing
Climbing
Swinging
Cooperating
Learning
Enjoying
#ForestSchool #learningresourcea #naturelearning #learningenvironment #outdoorlearning
Exploring
Journeying
Digging for treasure
Balancing
Climbing
Swinging
Cooperating
Learning
Enjoying
#ForestSchool #learningresourcea #naturelearning #learningenvironment #outdoorlearning
Hoping the glowing sundown = a good day tomorrow!
January 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Hoping the glowing sundown = a good day tomorrow!
Yr 4 kept moving to keep warm this afternoon. It felt milder than this morning, but then the temperature dropped and the snow started to fall! 🥶
January 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Yr 4 kept moving to keep warm this afternoon. It felt milder than this morning, but then the temperature dropped and the snow started to fall! 🥶
Year 6 Ice Hunt this morning!
-3°c meant keep moving, but nature's ice sculptures were too pretty to ignore!
#ForestSchool #ice #frozen #nature #STEM
-3°c meant keep moving, but nature's ice sculptures were too pretty to ignore!
#ForestSchool #ice #frozen #nature #STEM
January 6, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Year 6 Ice Hunt this morning!
-3°c meant keep moving, but nature's ice sculptures were too pretty to ignore!
#ForestSchool #ice #frozen #nature #STEM
-3°c meant keep moving, but nature's ice sculptures were too pretty to ignore!
#ForestSchool #ice #frozen #nature #STEM
Can't wait to get familiar with this amazing site too!
New term, new site, new job!
New term, new site, new job!
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Can't wait to get familiar with this amazing site too!
New term, new site, new job!
New term, new site, new job!
7 non-stop hours of putting together an outdoor classroom today - and I'm exhausted!
Hopefully better pics by the end of the week!
Hopefully better pics by the end of the week!
January 5, 2026 at 6:44 PM
7 non-stop hours of putting together an outdoor classroom today - and I'm exhausted!
Hopefully better pics by the end of the week!
Hopefully better pics by the end of the week!
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Ready to step out into the outdoor classroom in 2026? 🌱
We asked educators to tell us why they choose to teach outdoors. Before you head back to school after the holidays, discover why they think you should give it a try this year, plus their advice for getting started 👇
ltl.org.uk/news/why-you...
We asked educators to tell us why they choose to teach outdoors. Before you head back to school after the holidays, discover why they think you should give it a try this year, plus their advice for getting started 👇
ltl.org.uk/news/why-you...
Why you should try outdoor learning in 2026
We asked educators to tell us why they choose to teach outdoors — and why you should try outdoor learning this year!
ltl.org.uk
January 4, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Ready to step out into the outdoor classroom in 2026? 🌱
We asked educators to tell us why they choose to teach outdoors. Before you head back to school after the holidays, discover why they think you should give it a try this year, plus their advice for getting started 👇
ltl.org.uk/news/why-you...
We asked educators to tell us why they choose to teach outdoors. Before you head back to school after the holidays, discover why they think you should give it a try this year, plus their advice for getting started 👇
ltl.org.uk/news/why-you...
Time to pack away all the glass baubles! Not quite 12th Night, but almost! And work starts tomorrow. How did you spend your Sunday!?
#Christmas #baubles #twelfthnight #decorations
#Christmas #baubles #twelfthnight #decorations
January 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Time to pack away all the glass baubles! Not quite 12th Night, but almost! And work starts tomorrow. How did you spend your Sunday!?
#Christmas #baubles #twelfthnight #decorations
#Christmas #baubles #twelfthnight #decorations
Why does the HUGE moon always look small on a pic!?
January 3, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Why does the HUGE moon always look small on a pic!?
This is the collection of outdoor practitioners that the wonderful @creativestar.bsky.social put together. We will all sorely miss her
I've just created an outdoor learning and play enthusiasts starter pack. Let me know if you want to be added. Experiments never fail... go.bsky.app/BUwWDT2 #EYFS
#eyoutdoors #playworkers #forestschool #childrennature
#outdoored #riskyplay #primaryoutdoors #KS1outdoors #KS2outdoors
#eyoutdoors #playworkers #forestschool #childrennature
#outdoored #riskyplay #primaryoutdoors #KS1outdoors #KS2outdoors
January 3, 2026 at 9:07 AM
This is the collection of outdoor practitioners that the wonderful @creativestar.bsky.social put together. We will all sorely miss her
Such sad news. @creativestar.bsky.social was instrumental in bringing together many outdoor practitioners on here and always strive to support and connect others.
January 3, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Such sad news. @creativestar.bsky.social was instrumental in bringing together many outdoor practitioners on here and always strive to support and connect others.
After 6 yrs creating Forest School at Chartham, I'm off to do the same again at Parkside Primary in Canterbury
This means a new Facebook Page to document the journey (please follow!) & 🤞🏻more opportunity to reconnect on here!
The adventure begins on Monday, 5.1.2025!
www.facebook.com/share/1ByJih...
This means a new Facebook Page to document the journey (please follow!) & 🤞🏻more opportunity to reconnect on here!
The adventure begins on Monday, 5.1.2025!
www.facebook.com/share/1ByJih...
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January 3, 2026 at 8:54 AM
After 6 yrs creating Forest School at Chartham, I'm off to do the same again at Parkside Primary in Canterbury
This means a new Facebook Page to document the journey (please follow!) & 🤞🏻more opportunity to reconnect on here!
The adventure begins on Monday, 5.1.2025!
www.facebook.com/share/1ByJih...
This means a new Facebook Page to document the journey (please follow!) & 🤞🏻more opportunity to reconnect on here!
The adventure begins on Monday, 5.1.2025!
www.facebook.com/share/1ByJih...
Forest School Training at Chartham in Kent. Term 2. November 2025. Check fsli.co.uk for full details! We'd love to see you here!
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Forest School Training at Chartham in Kent. Term 2. November 2025. Check fsli.co.uk for full details! We'd love to see you here!
Info coming soon!
September 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Info coming soon!
Can we please just share our favourite photo of the day!?
March 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Can we please just share our favourite photo of the day!?
It's been a busy day! SEND Apple Class helping to fill the new bug hotel in our new Wildlife Area, then making some great Ball Run Tracks,Yr 3 Maple Class writing with sticks, and Yr 1 exploring Under The Trees!
It'll have to be a thread!
#ForestSchool
It'll have to be a thread!
#ForestSchool
February 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
It's been a busy day! SEND Apple Class helping to fill the new bug hotel in our new Wildlife Area, then making some great Ball Run Tracks,Yr 3 Maple Class writing with sticks, and Yr 1 exploring Under The Trees!
It'll have to be a thread!
#ForestSchool
It'll have to be a thread!
#ForestSchool
We love exploring Nature.
Throwback to some discoveries a couple of years ago.
#independentlearners #childled #motivation #ForestSchool #naturebasedlearning #learningthroughnature #naturelearningforkids #outdoorlearning #bugs #bughunting #naturalscience #STEM #STEMlearning #wildlife
Throwback to some discoveries a couple of years ago.
#independentlearners #childled #motivation #ForestSchool #naturebasedlearning #learningthroughnature #naturelearningforkids #outdoorlearning #bugs #bughunting #naturalscience #STEM #STEMlearning #wildlife
February 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We love exploring Nature.
Throwback to some discoveries a couple of years ago.
#independentlearners #childled #motivation #ForestSchool #naturebasedlearning #learningthroughnature #naturelearningforkids #outdoorlearning #bugs #bughunting #naturalscience #STEM #STEMlearning #wildlife
Throwback to some discoveries a couple of years ago.
#independentlearners #childled #motivation #ForestSchool #naturebasedlearning #learningthroughnature #naturelearningforkids #outdoorlearning #bugs #bughunting #naturalscience #STEM #STEMlearning #wildlife
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Our Term 3 blog, packed with photos, is now up and running!
#ForestSchool
#OutdoorLearning
#NatureLearning
#primaryschool
#EYFS
#skills
#curriculum
#ForestSchoolTraining
#GoOutdoors
#learning
#education
#ForestSchoolLearning
#KS2
#Schools
#KS1
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#ForestSchool
#OutdoorLearning
#NatureLearning
#primaryschool
#EYFS
#skills
#curriculum
#ForestSchoolTraining
#GoOutdoors
#learning
#education
#ForestSchoolLearning
#KS2
#Schools
#KS1
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2025 A Great Start!
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February 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Our Term 3 blog, packed with photos, is now up and running!
#ForestSchool
#OutdoorLearning
#NatureLearning
#primaryschool
#EYFS
#skills
#curriculum
#ForestSchoolTraining
#GoOutdoors
#learning
#education
#ForestSchoolLearning
#KS2
#Schools
#KS1
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#ForestSchool
#OutdoorLearning
#NatureLearning
#primaryschool
#EYFS
#skills
#curriculum
#ForestSchoolTraining
#GoOutdoors
#learning
#education
#ForestSchoolLearning
#KS2
#Schools
#KS1
mamabeech.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025...
Our Term 3 blog, packed with photos, is now up and running!
#ForestSchool
#OutdoorLearning
#NatureLearning
#primaryschool
#EYFS
#skills
#curriculum
#ForestSchoolTraining
#GoOutdoors
#learning
#education
#ForestSchoolLearning
#KS2
#Schools
#KS1
mamabeech.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025...
#ForestSchool
#OutdoorLearning
#NatureLearning
#primaryschool
#EYFS
#skills
#curriculum
#ForestSchoolTraining
#GoOutdoors
#learning
#education
#ForestSchoolLearning
#KS2
#Schools
#KS1
mamabeech.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025...
2025 A Great Start!
mamabeech.blogspot.com
February 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Our Term 3 blog, packed with photos, is now up and running!
#ForestSchool
#OutdoorLearning
#NatureLearning
#primaryschool
#EYFS
#skills
#curriculum
#ForestSchoolTraining
#GoOutdoors
#learning
#education
#ForestSchoolLearning
#KS2
#Schools
#KS1
mamabeech.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025...
#ForestSchool
#OutdoorLearning
#NatureLearning
#primaryschool
#EYFS
#skills
#curriculum
#ForestSchoolTraining
#GoOutdoors
#learning
#education
#ForestSchoolLearning
#KS2
#Schools
#KS1
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2 weeks:
3 FSL
17 Celebration Sessions =
30 hrs of Forest School
ALL pupils
And...
☕️50 litres of Hot Chocolate
(+ 10 non dairy mugfuls!)
🍪480 biscuits
🍡430 marshmallows
(plus a bag of vegan mallows)
🪓A bag of kindling
🪵20 logs
(+ cotton wool and fire lighters)
500 Skewers
PLUS (1/2)
3 FSL
17 Celebration Sessions =
30 hrs of Forest School
ALL pupils
And...
☕️50 litres of Hot Chocolate
(+ 10 non dairy mugfuls!)
🍪480 biscuits
🍡430 marshmallows
(plus a bag of vegan mallows)
🪓A bag of kindling
🪵20 logs
(+ cotton wool and fire lighters)
500 Skewers
PLUS (1/2)
February 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
2 weeks:
3 FSL
17 Celebration Sessions =
30 hrs of Forest School
ALL pupils
And...
☕️50 litres of Hot Chocolate
(+ 10 non dairy mugfuls!)
🍪480 biscuits
🍡430 marshmallows
(plus a bag of vegan mallows)
🪓A bag of kindling
🪵20 logs
(+ cotton wool and fire lighters)
500 Skewers
PLUS (1/2)
3 FSL
17 Celebration Sessions =
30 hrs of Forest School
ALL pupils
And...
☕️50 litres of Hot Chocolate
(+ 10 non dairy mugfuls!)
🍪480 biscuits
🍡430 marshmallows
(plus a bag of vegan mallows)
🪓A bag of kindling
🪵20 logs
(+ cotton wool and fire lighters)
500 Skewers
PLUS (1/2)
Year 6 end of term celebration with Mrs LeFevre!
#ForestSchool #ForestSchoolLearning #nature #naturelearning #Outdoors #outdoorlearning #STEAMLearning #mud #experimentation #selfconfidence #physical #imagination #cooperation #coordination #enjoyment #wellbeing
#ForestSchool #ForestSchoolLearning #nature #naturelearning #Outdoors #outdoorlearning #STEAMLearning #mud #experimentation #selfconfidence #physical #imagination #cooperation #coordination #enjoyment #wellbeing
February 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Year 6 end of term celebration with Mrs LeFevre!
#ForestSchool #ForestSchoolLearning #nature #naturelearning #Outdoors #outdoorlearning #STEAMLearning #mud #experimentation #selfconfidence #physical #imagination #cooperation #coordination #enjoyment #wellbeing
#ForestSchool #ForestSchoolLearning #nature #naturelearning #Outdoors #outdoorlearning #STEAMLearning #mud #experimentation #selfconfidence #physical #imagination #cooperation #coordination #enjoyment #wellbeing
A new round of Level 3 #ForestSchool #Training coming up with @MyForestSchool!
DM for info!
#education #outdoorlearning #schools
DM for info!
#education #outdoorlearning #schools
February 10, 2025 at 7:23 AM
A new round of Level 3 #ForestSchool #Training coming up with @MyForestSchool!
DM for info!
#education #outdoorlearning #schools
DM for info!
#education #outdoorlearning #schools
February 8, 2025 at 5:47 AM