Old Rayne Preschool
Forest School
Forest School
At Old Rayne Preschool, we believe that some of the best classrooms don't have walls! Our Forest School sessions offer children the chance to explore, play and learn in the great outdoors.
In term 1 and 4, once a week, our little explorers head to the Back of Bennnahcie to have lots of fun in the natural envirnment where they can climb, build, dig, and discover the wonders of nature first hand. Through Forest School the children develop confidence, resilience, teamwork and a deep respect for the world around them.
Through activities such as den building, nature crafts, bug hunting , and storytelling around the campfire, the children learn to take risks safely, problem solve creatively and express themselves freely. These sessions are an essential part of our approach to hands on, child led learning that supports emotional well being and a lifelong love of nature.
Forest School is a child-centred inspirational learning process that offers opportunities for holistic growth through regular sessions. It is a long-term program that supports play, exploration and supported risk taking.
The importance of Forest School for our children
Forest school is important for our children to connect with nature and is fundamental for their health and wellbeing. Every child needs nature, and nature offers endless learning possibilities. Nature is filled with loose parts, plentiful opportunities for hands-on learning.
“Research suggests that exposure to the natural world helps human health, well-being, and intellectual capacity in ways that science is only recently beginning to understand.’ Richard Louv