A Healthy Dollop Of Risk and Challenge

July 7, 2016 RedFox

When observing play/learning situations on Forest School, I have to weigh up a lot of decisions in my head. Is their play safe? Should I step in here? How could I extend their learning? Which direction is that child taking their play?

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Learning to:
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So here we go.
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This amazing totally handmade tree was crafted at the weekend by Charlotte from the Den, along with the gorgeous

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She lives on site at Free Rangers and the children have all got to know her well.
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This pic got me thinking about the Wildlife Trusts’ most recent research that highlights the

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“A world where children and adults need time, time to stop and take a breath, to be bored, to not be on call every moment, to be quiet, thoughtful, joyful without the need for things, to be at one with the environment, to be content.

Tomorrow’s Sunday challenge?
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See the world from your child’s eyes and embrace a different perspective.
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If they are a baby lie on your back next to them and babble away.
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If they’re a toddler, crawl under tables and toddl

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Please bring lots of layers for outdoor play and forest school.
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If we’re warm we can play. .
Gloves, hats and scarves