Forest skills is about getting outside to explore and learn, and plays an important role in connecting children to nature while promoting self-esteem, creativity, confidence and independence.

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It was developed in Scandinavia in the 1950’s- using woodland as an ‘outdoor classroom’, as a way of helping young people learn about the natural world. Forest skills uses the natural resources in the woodland and the children’s interests to stimulate imaginative, creative and investigative activities.

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“The best classroom and the richest cupboard are roofed only by the sky”
Margaret McMillan

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Forest Skills at Horton

At Horton forest skills sessions give our children time to explore, be creative and develop knowledge of the environment. Not only is it great fun but it also encourages confidence, social skills, safety skills, teamwork,  language, communication, motivation & concentration and physical skills.

Some of the questions we ask at forest skills?

What can you find under the log? Can you make a picture only using natural materials? Can you make a home for wildlife? Can you walk on the ground bare foot? Can you work with a partner? Can you try sometime new?

In forest skills there is no wrong answer, no timer, no risk of failure...we simply play, learn and have fun outside even in the rain!

We look after nature and we looks after ourselves.