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Ep 214: Consistency is a Myth
Season 2 Episode 214
In this episode, Lewis and Wem dig deep into the concept of consistency—a term often upheld as sacred in education and parenting, but is it all it’s …
11 months, 1 week ago
Ep 213: Is making kids tidy up a part of Forest School?
Season 2 Episode 213
In this episode, Lewis and Wem are joined by Justine from Curious and Kind Nature Play in Florida. The conversation began when all three spoke at a w…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep 212: Does Forest School need more 'Clean' Language?
Season 2 Episode 212
🌿 What Is Clean Language & Should You Use It Outdoors?
In this introspective solo episode, Lewis reflects on Contempt to Curiosity by Caitlin Walker—a…
1 year ago
Ep 211: 'Total Observation' isn't helping childhood
Season 2 Episode 211
🌳 Forest School vs the Panopticon: Who’s Watching the Children?
In this solo episode, Lewis dives deep into the haunting metaphor of the Panopticon—a …
1 year ago
Ep 210: 👥🧠Groups have memories, but communities have history. 🌲📚
This week, Lewis is solo in the woods reflecting on a big question: what makes a Forest School site feel alive with history? 🌿
He explores the differe…
1 year, 1 month ago
Ep 209: ‘Forecasting’ or being ‘Triggered’? How do you react to uncomfortable play?
Season 2 Episode 209
🎭 Are You Triggered by Play? Why It Matters.
Ever watched children playing and felt uneasy about what was happening? Whether it’s rough-and-tumble, ru…
1 year, 1 month ago
Ep 208: 🌳A review of Sandi Toksvig’s Great British Woodland Project!
Season 2 Episode 208
Ever dreamed of buying your own woodland? 🌲 In this episode, we dive into Sandi Toksvig’s Great British Woodland Revival and what it really takes to …
1 year, 2 months ago
Ep 207: The Art Of Folk Traditions: A Conversation with Ben Edge
Season 2 Episode 207
🎙️ Folklore, Ritual & Art: A Chat with Ben Edge
This week, we're joined by the incredible Ben Edge, artist, filmmaker, and author of Folklore Rising, …
1 year, 2 months ago
Ep 206: Nature Saturation: Can You Have Too Much?
Season 2 Episode 206
🌿 Nature Saturation: Can You Have TOO Much Nature?
In this episode, we dive into the idea ofNature Saturation – can there betoo much nature in outdoor…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ep 205 - How Schools Push Kids to Burnout: A Conversation with Dr Naomi Fisher
Season 2 Episode 205
This week, we sit down withDr Naomi Fisher, psychologist and co-author ofThe Teenager’s Guide to Burnout, to discuss how modern schooling, social med…
1 year, 2 months ago