Forest School for Babies

In this blogpost, I’ll talk about why you might want to consider bringing Forest School into your baby room practice. We’ll explore what Forest School is and what it means to adapt it for babies. I’ll offer a set of principles that can help you to develop Forest School practice in your particular baby room,Continue reading “Forest School for Babies”

Creative outdoor provocations for babies

Getting outdoors with babies can be difficult. There is always a lot to consider in the transition from indoors to outdoors (Outdoor play experiences in the baby room). But even once you’re outside with babies, there can still be challenges. We tend to romanticise outdoor play and assume that every child, including every baby, isContinue reading “Creative outdoor provocations for babies”

Outdoor play experiences in the baby room

Outdoor play is great for learning, development and wellbeing. When we’re out in nature and fresh air, whether we’re babies, children and adults, we tend to show more creativity and playfulness. There is evidence to show that when we learn things outside, it’s more likely to be learning that sticks. Even neuroscience shows that experiencesContinue reading “Outdoor play experiences in the baby room”