Conclusion to developing a forest school
Current research concludes what some may say we already know; that Forest School alongside outdoor learning is beneficial in so many ways. It is clearly evident, through research, that Forest School provides many benefits to enhance children’s learning through an opportunity of play within a specific environment. Research suggests that these benefits focus on seeking independence, growing confidence, improving self-esteem, extending social skills alongside first hand experiences whilst improving general health and well-being. Those same things which are considered whilst thinking about child development holistically.
Many theorists, both historical and current have been considered throughout. Giving views and opinions that children need to connect with nature from a very early age, which in turn could encourage them to love and respect their environment. More currently, Gosta Frohm (1908-1999), believed that children may be corrupted through overuse of technology if they were denied time to play outdoors and reconnect with nature. Comments throughout suggest that as professional practitioners, maybe we are the ones who need to ensure that children are openly encouraged to partake in Forest School alongside outdoor learning activities. Allowing children to face challenges and take risks, empowering parents/carers to permit their children to openly explore making the most of our natural environment whilst understanding the importance as a whole. Researching and creating this blog has been extremely thought provoking. Having learnt so much, as professionals, we all feel that research carried out could be used to empower others. Thank-you for taking the time to visit our blog, for all your comments, suggestions and feedback, it really has been appreciated. “As soon as children find something that interests them they lose their instability and learn to concentrate” – Maria Montessori (1870-1952) “Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood, for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child’s soul” – Friedrich Frobel (1782-1852).
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