Our founder Liz Edwardβs shares why Forest School Day is so important π
#muddyfaces #meetthemaker #femalefounder #forestschoolday #forestschool

Our founder Liz Edwardβs shares why Forest School Day is so important π
#muddyfaces #meetthemaker #femalefounder #forestschoolday #forestschool
Happy Forest School Day!
Today we're celebrating Forest School and everyone helping children learn, play and connect with nature outdoors.
Explore free Forest School resources, activities, guidance & inspiration:
muddyfaces.co.uk/outdoor-hub/...
Forest School Principle 6
Forest School uses a range of learner-centred processes to create a community for development and learning.
Download our Forest School Principles flyer:
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Forest School Principle 5
Forest School is run by qualified Forest School practitioners who continuously maintain and develop their professional practice.
Download our Forest School Principles flyer:
muddyfaces.co.uk/outdoor-hub/...
Woodworking in Forest School
Tool use & woodworking are an important part of many FF programmes, helping children develop practical skills, confidence & independence through hands-on learning.
Explore our Forest School woodwork favourites:
muddyfaces.co.uk/shop/woodwor...
Benefits of Forest School
Healthier bodies. Healthier minds. Healthier environments. Healthier futures. Healthier communities.
#ForestSchool supports children to be happy, healthy & thriving through regular opportunities for child-led outdoor play & learning.
Forest School Principle 4
Forest School offers learners the opportunity to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and to themselves.
Download our Forest School Principles flyer:
muddyfaces.co.uk/outdoor-hub/...
Getting ready for Forest School?
Explore Forest School kit lists shared by practitioners, and guidance on tools, tool use and practical outdoor skills.
β’ Kit lists: muddyfaces.co.uk/outdoor-hub/...
β’ Forest School Tools: muddyfaces.co.uk/outdoor-hub/...
The unexplored relationships between forest schools and climate change: the parental perspective
Moriya Netzer, Dafna Gan & Ofira Ayalon
2921-2942 | DOI: 10.1080/13504622.2025.2471425
#forestschool #climatechange #parentalchoice #environmentalattitude #SDG4 #qualityeducation
Forest School Principle 3
Forest School aims to promote the holistic development of all those involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners.
Download our Forest School Principles flyer: muddyfaces.co.uk/outdoor-hub/...
Forest School is back this Wednesday!
Weβre delighted to have Land & Leaf Collective joining us again at Hillside Garden for a fun-filled afternoon outdoors! πΏ
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This Wednesday, 30th September
β° 4:00β6:00pm
π Hillside Garden
#ForestSchool #LandAndLeafCollective #FNZ #CIN #NatureExploration
π° Conkers often capture children's interest in Forest School sessions at this time of year.
Our Conker Clamp range makes it easier and safer to drill, thread & create with conkers.
Wooden Clamp muddyfaces.co.uk/shop/product...
Mushroom Clamp muddyfaces.co.uk/shop/product...
Forest School Principle 2
FS takes place in a woodland or natural wooded environment to support the development of a relationship between the learner and the natural world.
Download our Forest School Principles flyer:
muddyfaces.co.uk/outdoor-hub/...
π± And theyβre off! π±
Our new cohort has started their #ForestSchoolLeader journey this week - learning why #ForestSchool is about so much more than simply being outdoors.
Time, space, freedom, curiosity, supported risk and learning to step back, listen and trust.
Welcome, Larch cohort!
What does Forest School look like through a child's eyes?
This article shares children's own words and observations from Forest School sessions, revealing the rich learning that can emerge through time spent outdoors.
muddyfaces.co.uk/outdoor-hub/...
π° Conkers often capture children's interest in Forest School sessions at this time of year.
From nature exploration and creative making to maths, games and seasonal discoveries, explore our collection of conker-inspired ideas:
muddyfaces.co.uk/activities/i...
π October Half-Term Forest School Holiday Club bookings are now open! π²
Fresh air, woodland adventures, nature crafts & outdoor fun at:
Salcey Forest
Cold Harbour
and Emberton.
Ages 3-12 (site dependent).
Book using the link in our bio! π
#ForestSchool #NaturePlay
Coming soon! Dirty Play by Alexia Barrable π
This groundbreaking book makes the scientific case for letting children get gloriously, beneficially dirty.
Learn more and preorder your copy β‘οΈ https://tinyurl.com/4b78cw68
#rewildingchildhood #forestschool #natureconnection #microbiome
Autumn Crafts & Forest School are coming to back!
π¨ Autumn Crafts with Elbow Room
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Tuesday 23rd September, 4:00β5:30pm, Hillside Garden
π³ Forest School with Land & Leaf Collective
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Tuesday 30th September, 4:00β6:00pm, Hillside Garden
πΏ This month we're focusing on Forest School.
In this month's newsletter, Liz Edwards, founder of Muddy Faces, reflects on Forest School, child-led learning, and the role of nature, play & exploration in children's development.