Working with teenagers at Forest School? In this video we share 7 tips for running Forest School with secondary aged learners based on my experiences of trying to reach a state of learner-led 'play' when I have worked with this age group.

If you are currently doing your Forest School training or already a Forest School Leader looking to brush up on your Forest School skills I hope this video helps you develop your Forest School activities and practice.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
03:00 – Tip 1: Be Authentic
05:01 – Tip 2: Balance Structure with Choice
08:16 – Tip 3: Embrace Physical Challenge
10:00 – Tip 4: Save Games for Later
14:17 – Tip 5: Use Fire and Food to Build Community
16:39 – Tip 6: Facilitate Independence
19:30 – Communication is Key
21:56 – Poem

WHAT TO WATCH NEXT?
= ) Risk at Forest School – Supporting Appropriate Risk Taking - [ Ссылка ]

= ) Play at Forest School – The Importance of Play in Nature - [ Ссылка ]

= ) Forest School Benefits – The ripple effects of Forest School programmes - [ Ссылка ]

= ) Planning your first Forest School programme - 7 Tips for Forest School session planning - [ Ссылка ]

=) Why we Avoid Praise at Forest School - How to be non judgemental in your practice - [ Ссылка ]

=) Introduction to Forest School Course - Experiential Series Playlist - [ Ссылка ]

Come to the woods with me, Forest School Lou,
I’ll share Forest School knowledge with you.
Since 2007, I’ve trained people face to face.
Now from 2020, I’m sharing through videos in this place.
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LINKS:
www.forestschoolassociation.org – The Forest School Association, the UK charity for Forest School.

EQUIPMENT USED:
[ Ссылка ] - GoPro HERO7 Black
[ Ссылка ] - RODE Wireless Go wireless microphone system
[ Ссылка ] - Ergobaby Baby Carrier Omni 360

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IMAGE CREDITS FROM PIXABAY:
- teenager-group by Ortrun Lenz
- trust-sand by Lisa Caroselli
- skateboarder-by Jan Vašek
- conditionality-mind by John Hain
- hammock sleep -Uwe Mucke
- Woods arial autumn - Luc Greiner
- climbing-tree-feet by Rudy and Peter Skitterians
- dig by Adina Voicu
- wheelbarrow-wood by AlkeMade
Many thanks for use of your photos!

AUDIO CREDITS:
- Pop from YouTube Audio Library
Many thanks for use of your sounds!

DISCLAIMER:
All information shared within the Forest School Lou channel is provided in good faith, and based on my own experience of Forest School in the UK. It is not designed to be a replacement for quality, face to face, accredited Forest School training, rather as a resource to support Forest practitioners and those in training. I am a Forest School trainer, but not your Forest School trainer, therefore no training contract exists between us. Ensure you are appropriately qualified and undertake your own risk assessments before undertaking any activity with groups, which takes into account the learners age, ability and level of understanding.

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