Instead of typing all the facts I found this amazing chart that shows exactly what I was going to explain. That's one power that Pinterest has, it shows facts in an interesting way for some viewers. This chart not only explains how the learning is done but also gives examples and specific skills. This hopefully helps you see how the areas are incorporated. Below I will show some pictures and if you click the link below the pictures you can actually view the activity, see the picture, and lead you to my Pinterest for more!!!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/569212840377620277/
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
"Land Art"
The was done by a Grade 2 class and show how children use natural materials and tools to promote creative development. Have children go on a nature walk and collect materials for there own creation.
"Fort"
This is an amazing 3D representation and will also be a potential for imaginative role play.
PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING, AND NUMERACY
"Measuring a Tree"
Imagine measuring this big tree. Children in Forest Schools have a bond with nature and want to learn all about. How tall different trees are is a great learning activity that will include many areas such as; measurement, comparison, patterns, weight and more!
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD
"What's so Great about Worms?"
This activity is great for children to investigate and question their own learning. Let them go outside with different tools and explore what nature has to offer. In Forest Schools children are excited to find out an answer, at their own pace in a fun and interesting way.
PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
"Camp Fire"
Forest Schools create "high risk" activities like creating a real fire using materials. Children can tell stores and be work together in a way to achieve this development.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
"Climbing a Tree"
In physical development children develop gross motor skills by running, climbing, lifting and more. Risk and challenges are again great for children and help their learning development. This tree is so amazing and you can see interest in all the children around.
"Cutting a Stick"
In this area of development the children also use real equipment and tools for real purposes. This also helps the children learn about safety with guidance and experience.
COMMUNICATION, LANGAUGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT
"Role Play"
Role play is great for telling story and helps in this development. Here they created their own drama experience based on their interest.
All these activities and learning are based on inquiry learning from the children. Here is a chart that will help demonstrate different ways they inquire.
If your interested in looking at a typical day at a Forest School read the chart below. If I only I was given this privilege. It is so interesting and I believe that's how learning should be!!! Let's get outside NOW!!
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