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Ep 29 - Essentialism
Season 1 Episode 29
In this thoughtful, wide-ranging episode Lewis and Gemma return from a fog-shrouded break to explore Cal Newport’s “Essentialism” and its powerful le…
7 years ago
Ep 28 - Pay to play: Is outdoor play a class issue?
Season 1 Episode 28
In this misty, reflective episode Lewis and Gemma savour a fog-shrouded morning in the woods, admire dew-spangled spider-webs and commiserate over ha…
7 years, 1 month ago
Ep 27 - 'It's OK not to share' - Book Review!
Season 1 Episode 27
In this lively, outdoor episode the team greets a curious raven and riffs on corvid fascination—before diving into a deep review of Heather Shumaker’…
7 years, 1 month ago
Ep 26 - Play is Stressful!
Season 1 Episode 26
In this lively, thought-provoking episode, Lewis and Gemma shelter from stormy March winds in the cabin and introduce a deceptively simple yet powerf…
7 years, 1 month ago
Ep 25 - Richard Irvine Interview
Season 1 Episode 25
In this engaging, wide-ranging episode, Lewis and Gemma sit down with forest-craft expert Richard Irvine to unpack the journey of turning hands-on cr…
7 years, 2 months ago
Ep 24 - Home Education Groups - Tips and Tricks!
Season 1 Episode 24
What does Forest School look like when it’s woven into the fabric of a home educating life? In this full and playful episode, Lewis and Gemma reflect…
7 years, 2 months ago
Ep 23 - Book Review: "Evolutionary Playworking"
Season 1 Episode 23
In this deep-dive episode, Lewis and Gemma explore Evolutionary Playwork and Reflective Analytic Practice by Bob Hughes — a seminal but notoriously d…
7 years, 3 months ago
Ep 22 - Planning
Season 1 Episode 22
In this episode, Lewis and Gemma dive deep into the layered reality of planning in Forest School. From laminated resources to spontaneous spoon carvi…
7 years, 3 months ago
Ep 21 - Setting Goals!
Season 1 Episode 21
In this reflective and surprisingly passionate episode, Lewis and Gemma kick off the new year by unpacking what it means to set goals for yourself, y…
7 years, 3 months ago
Ep 20 - 2018 Review!
Season 1 Episode 20
In this special reflective episode, Lewis and Gemma take a rambling, funny, and deeply human walk through the entire Forest School year of 2018. Usin…
7 years, 4 months ago