FSES Learning… Dimensional Training in Forest School @ Kuala Lumpur, Gombak Forest 1 Apr 20191 Apr 2019 "Everybody Goooooooo" a voice vibrated through the jungle, at 3am in the wee early morning. Awakened, I close my eyes to understand what I need to know. A stewardship is…
FSES Introduction… Letting the child lead in Forest School 17 Feb 2019 By Coach Shimin Parents familiar with Forest School style would know that we let the children ‘lead the way’ in sessions. This includes deciding on where to go as a…
FSES Learning… Forest School Visit: Japan, Kamakura 11 Feb 201911 Feb 2019 Letting Go of the Baggage of Emotions Head tucked in her bag, hands clasped over the ears, Tzmugi was stuck in the abyss of emotions from the little quarrel with…
FSES Learning UN Convention on the Rights of the Child 21 Jan 2019 By Coach Shimin When I was at a pre-school recently, I saw a poster displayed: https://www.unicef.org/crc/index_30177.html UNICEF was first set up post-WWII to establish certain rights and needs for children…
FSES Learning “Where shall we go today?” 14 May 2018 Embracing emotional responses and building resilience. The toughest part of each Forest School session is probably right at the beginning, when the kids gather, and we ask them, “Where shall…
FSES Learning Little Sharing by Forest School Mentor: The Japanese Forest Kindergarten 17 Apr 2018 In recent years, the development of forest school in Singapore showed the potential of people living here to change and grow to understand the meaning behind our connection with nature.…
FSES Learning Circle, Arrow & the Flowing Water 19 Feb 201819 Feb 2018 Our environment plays a crucial role in the way Forest School is done, as it accounts for more than 50% of our "curriculum". The environment is like a co-teacher to…
FSES Learning Internal Training on Deepavali 19 Oct 201719 Oct 2017 Written by Coach Shimin, Part-Time Coach for Thornbill Thursday Yes, the Forest School team is so committed, we seized the Deepavali holiday to squeeze in a half-day internal training. It…
FSES Learning Curricular for Forest School Singapore 17 Jul 201721 Aug 2017 At the Forest School Singapore, we believe fervously in the importance of the Village. As the famous saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. With our history…
FSES Learning Factors that affect Fire 4 Jul 2017 Demonstrate safe siting, lighting and management of a campfire and the surrounding area and explain how this can be taught to learners. Safe siting, lighting and management of a campfire…