The Green Adventure Forest School

27/03/2026

Forest School isn’t just outdoor play, it’s a philosophy rooted in trust, respect, and connection 🌿

A gentle reminder - the ethos of Forest School is about giving children the space to explore, take risks, and build confidence in a natural environment. It’s child-led, not outcome-driven. It values the process over the product, curiosity over control. When we protect this ethos, we protect something powerful

✨ Resilience built through real experiences
✨ Confidence grown from independence
✨ A deep, lasting relationship with the natural world

Forest School isn’t about perfectly planned activities or tidy outcomes, it’s about muddy hands, problem-solving, teamwork, and discovery.

By understanding and supporting this approach, we ensure children can benefit fully from what Forest School offers, not just today, but for life.

Let’s keep the focus on what truly matters 💚 🙏 🌳

27/03/2026

Remember no forest school this weekend as I’m off to the Forest School Association roadshow!

Back in Roslin Glen on Saturday 4th April for some Easter fun - only 2 spaces left, be quick if you want to join us!

Have a great weekend!

Hop into spring with a magical morning in the woods! Join us for an Easter-themed Forest School session packed with creativity, stories, and outdoor adventure. 📅 Saturday 4th April 2026

26/03/2026

Yip!

26/03/2026

The fire crackled softly as fresh damper bread baked on the fire this morning, that warm, comforting smell drifting through the trees 😋 Slow walks with no destination, just the sound of birds and leaves underfoot. And simple moments by the river, skipping stones, watching the ripples carry them away. No rush, no noise… just peace, fresh air, and the kind of calm you wish you could bottle ✨

Love my mornings Faldonside Eco 💚🙏🌳

25/03/2026

🌿 Understanding Children’s Schematic play🌿

I’m often talking about child-led learning—but what does that really look like in practice? One key way we understand children’s development is through something called schemas.

Schemas are repeated patterns of behaviour that children naturally explore as they learn about the world. You might notice a child who loves to transport sticks from one place to another, another who enjoys climbing and jumping, or one who constantly builds and knocks things down. These are not random actions, they are deeply important learning processes.

🌱 Common schemas you might see:
• Transporting – moving objects (like collecting leaves or carrying logs)
• Enveloping – covering or hiding things (wrapping, burying, hiding in dens)
• Trajectory – exploring movement (throwing, dropping, jumping)
• Rotation – spinning, rolling, turning objects
• Connecting – joining things together (tying ropes, building structures)

Schemas help children make sense of their environment. Through these repeated actions, they are:
• Developing problem-solving skills
• Building physical coordination and strength
• Exploring scientific and mathematical concepts
• Gaining confidence and independence

In the natural environment of Forest School, children have the time, space, and freedom to fully explore these schemas. A pile of sticks becomes a transporting activity, a fallen log invites climbing (trajectory), and mud inspires enveloping and creative play.

🍃 Our role as adults
Rather than directing play, we observe, support, and gently extend children’s interests. When we recognise schemas, we can provide meaningful opportunities that deepen learning in a way that feels natural and engaging for each child.

✨ Every repeated action has a purpose. Every fascination is a pathway to learning.

23/03/2026

Forest School isn’t just for children… it’s for grown ups too 🌿🔥 At our Stay & Play sessions, parents and carers are right there alongside their little ones not just watching, but joining in. Whether it’s building dens, exploring the woods, or simply slowing down and being present, there’s something really special about giving yourself permission to play again.
These sessions aren’t only about the children’s development, they’re a chance for adults to connect too. Sitting around the fire with a warm drink, chatting with other like minded parents, sharing experiences, and building friendships can be just as valuable as any activity we offer the children. In a world that often feels busy and overwhelming, taking time outdoors can do wonders for mental wellbeing. Fresh air, nature, and good conversation create space to reset, recharge, and feel part of a supportive community. So come along, get involved, and remember… you’re allowed to enjoy it just as much as they do 💚

22/03/2026

Define “best”…

Being a pop up forest school I like to keep things simple, honest, and rooted in nature. You can have the “best” facilities on paper, the newest equipment, perfectly designed spaces, all the latest resources… but if that’s how we define “best”, we might be missing the point. Children don’t thrive because everything looks impressive. They thrive through connection with people, with place, and with themselves. Through feeling safe, seen, and supported by those around them. I’m not about being flashy. Instead, I’ve stripped things back to what truly matters. The woodland, the changing seasons, the fresh air, and the freedom to explore. Because when you remove the unnecessary, you make space for what counts: relationships, resilience, curiosity, and joy. My approach is guided by best practice and Scottish values of early years education, including:
🌿 A child-led, play-based ethos
🌿 Respect for nature and sustainable learning
🌿 Risk-aware, not risk-averse experiences
🌿 Nurturing wellbeing and confidence outdoors

The Scottish landscape does the rest, from misty mornings to muddy boots, from quiet moments under the trees to wild, windy adventures.

So yes… I believe this is the best.
Not because it’s the most polished but because it’s real, meaningful, and made for children to truly thrive.

21/03/2026

I’ve signed up…who’s coming?

🦔 Nature Conservation Learning Day 🍄

Join us at Vogrie Country Park on Saturday, 11th of April from 10am–4pm for our second full day of workshops exploring conservation skills!

The agenda for the day will be shared closer to the time, but we are planning:

🌳 Tree pruning workshop
🌱 Plant foraging walk
🦇 Bat box making workshop
🐦Bird box making workshop
🌿Medicinal herb workshop
🌲Tree care workshop
..and more!

Most workshops will take place outdoors, right in the habitats we’re learning about. 🥗 A free vegan lunch is provided + plenty of breaks throughout the day.

🗺️ Vogrie Country Park
🗓️Saturday, 11th April
⏰ 10am – 4pm

🔗 Book your free space here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-conservation-learning-day-tickets-1982191989600

It’s set to be a brilliant day of hands-on workshops, fresh air, and practical skills to take home. Come join us!

21/03/2026

What a lovely day down in Roslin Glen today 🌿 We had the arts and crafts out, and some of the children chose to colour in their beautiful butterfly wind chimes 🦋 It was wonderful to see their creativity come to life alongside plenty of free play and exploration. We also had a very special visitor, Peggy the dog—who completely stole the show! The children were delighted, taking turns to throw the ball for her and enjoying lots of giggles along the way 🐶 Later, we headed off on a little walk to forage for wild garlic. At first, it seemed like everywhere we looked there were only three-cornered leeks, but persistence paid off when one parent finally spotted some wild garlic—what a great team effort! Down by the river, one child discovered a duck egg. Although it was cracked, we noticed mallard ducks swimming nearby, which made for a lovely moment of connection with nature 🦆 Back at our camp, we made wild garlic pesto to take home and try, and some of the children even made their own freshly squeezed lemonade 🍋
A day full of creativity, curiosity, and outdoor adventure 💚

21/03/2026

Sticks and stones Saturday again….our weekly nature share. Share a photo of anything you’ve seen in nature this week.

21/03/2026

Chilling …listening to the bird song! What can you hear?