Learn how to light a fire without matches, build a shelter to sleep in, cook on a fire, hunt for bugs and much more. From essential bushcraft basics and Stone Age survival skills to joyful outdoor play, this book is packed with ideas to bring your little ones closer to nature and all its magical offerings. Young children will be immersed in imaginative, messy play and crafts, while older ones can work on more complex activities like stone tool making and sourcing water. Whether in an organized setting, a group of friends or a family outing, the fun-filled games will build confidence, bonding and result in happy children. Entertaining anecdotes from the authors' own experience of surviving in the wild can be read aloud to children, bringing to life the thrilling reality of sleeping in a cave or savoring your first-ever foraged meal. AUTHORS: Dan Westall and Naomi Walmsley run Outback2Basics from their patch of woodland in the UK. Specialising in bushcraft and Stone Age skills, they provide unique experiences for school children and teachers to connect to nature. Dan has been a bushcraft teacher for many years and has also acted as a medic and survial consultant on various TV shows. Naomi is a qualified bushcraft instructor and Forest School Leader and believes that every child should be able to safely light a fire and have at least ten uses for a stick by the age of ten. Together, they undertook a five-month Stone Age immersion experience in the US, living in the wilderness without any modern equipment, profoundly influencing their lives and teaching. SELLING POINTS: Aimed at parents, outdoor teachers or anyone passionate about getting back to basics. Includes traditional Forest School activities and beyond. Includes activities for older children who are ready to explore more involved primitive skills and bushcraft. Four main sections cover: Bushcraft, Wild Food, Nature Awareness and Games. Story spreads throughout the book share the authors' own experiences of survival in the wild. Outdoor learning boosts confidence and social skills in young children. 250 photographs and 20 illustrations
Show moreLearn how to light a fire without matches, build a shelter to sleep in, cook on a fire, hunt for bugs and much more. From essential bushcraft basics and Stone Age survival skills to joyful outdoor play, this book is packed with ideas to bring your little ones closer to nature and all its magical offerings. Young children will be immersed in imaginative, messy play and crafts, while older ones can work on more complex activities like stone tool making and sourcing water. Whether in an organized setting, a group of friends or a family outing, the fun-filled games will build confidence, bonding and result in happy children. Entertaining anecdotes from the authors' own experience of surviving in the wild can be read aloud to children, bringing to life the thrilling reality of sleeping in a cave or savoring your first-ever foraged meal. AUTHORS: Dan Westall and Naomi Walmsley run Outback2Basics from their patch of woodland in the UK. Specialising in bushcraft and Stone Age skills, they provide unique experiences for school children and teachers to connect to nature. Dan has been a bushcraft teacher for many years and has also acted as a medic and survial consultant on various TV shows. Naomi is a qualified bushcraft instructor and Forest School Leader and believes that every child should be able to safely light a fire and have at least ten uses for a stick by the age of ten. Together, they undertook a five-month Stone Age immersion experience in the US, living in the wilderness without any modern equipment, profoundly influencing their lives and teaching. SELLING POINTS: Aimed at parents, outdoor teachers or anyone passionate about getting back to basics. Includes traditional Forest School activities and beyond. Includes activities for older children who are ready to explore more involved primitive skills and bushcraft. Four main sections cover: Bushcraft, Wild Food, Nature Awareness and Games. Story spreads throughout the book share the authors' own experiences of survival in the wild. Outdoor learning boosts confidence and social skills in young children. 250 photographs and 20 illustrations
Show moreDan Westall and Naomi Walmsley run Outback2Basics from their patch
of woodland in the UK. Specializing in bushcraft and Stone Age
skills, they provide unique experiences for school children and
teachers to connect to nature. Dan has been a bushcraft teacher for
many years and has also acted as a medic and survial consultant on
various TV shows. Naomi is a qualified bushcraft instructor and
Forest School Leader and believes that every child should be able
to safely light a fire and have at least ten uses for a stick by
the age of ten. Together, they undertook a five-month Stone Age
immersion experience in the US, living in the wilderness without
any modern equipment, profoundly influencing their lives and
teaching. Find out more at www.outback2basics.co.uk.
Dan Westall and Naomi Walmsley run Outback2Basics from their patch
of woodland in Shropshire, UK. Specializing in bush craft and Stone
Age skills, they provide unique experiences for school children and
teachers to connect to nature. Dan has been a bushcraft teacher for
many years and has also acted as a medic and survival consultant on
various TV shows. Naomi is a qualified bushcraft instructor and
Forest School Leader and believes that every child should be able
to safely light a fire and have at least ten uses for a stick by
the age of ten. She has also written about bushcraft and parenting
for many magazines.
"Forest School Adventure is a joy to read!... a beautifully
presented and easy to use resource, ideal for teachers, scout or
youth group leaders, as well as parents. The simple instructions
are illustrated with superb step-by-step photographs and ideas on
how to extend or adapt each activity. This book provides everything
from the basics of taking children outdoors for short and easy
sessions, to real challenges which will not only teach them about
nature but will fill them with a sense of achievement. It is a book
which should be in every school staff room and has plenty to
inspire anyone with children to ditch the technology and go out and
explore!"-- "Living Woods Magazine"
"This practical book has lots to offer, both for experienced Forest
School practitioners, and for those just setting out; many of the
ideas and principles can be used in the school grounds too. Not
just for teachers either - there's plenty here for parents to enjoy
and to use to encourage their children outdoors. Wherever used, the
result will be happy, confident and energised children with plenty
of life skills and engagement with the natural world. An excellent
practical handbook, packed with inspiration."-- "Parents In
Touch"
"An attractive book crammed full of activity ideas for Forest
School and outdoor play... throughout it is clearly and invitingly
illustrated with photographs showing children actively engaged in
different activities or illustrating step-by-step guides to
specific skills."-- "Montessori International magazine"
"If you want your kids and their friends to experience what it is
really like in the wild, then this fun, family-friendly book is
definitely for you."-- "Woodworking Crafts"
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