FOREST SCHOOL

At Big Scrub we believe in nurturing children and giving them the time and opportunity to lead their own play and learning experiences. We see our roles as long-term mentors as opposed to deliverers of a curriculum. We are guided by nature's seasons and rhythms and we plan each session based on the children's interests and needs.

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Our days follow a gentle, relaxed rhythm which includes time for free play, exploring, singing, making up stories, playing games that open up our senses, creating and tinkering with our hands, and even making our own toys.

 

Some of the things we might be doing include:

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•  nature based art

•  mindfulness activities - such as yoga, sit spot, awareness games

•  learning to use tools safely (knives, hammers, drills..)

•  interacting and caring for our farm animals

•  identifying bush tucker, wildcrafting

•  cubby/shelter building

•  storytelling

• food preparation and cooking

•  climbing trees

•  making plant medicine

•  building fairy houses and bug hotels

•  gardening, tree planting, caring for native flora and so much more...​

 

Our programs are facilitated by experienced and qualified early childhood educators and forest school leaders.

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PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY TAKING NEW ENROLMENTS FOR OUR FOREST SCHOOL PROGRAM.