Guardians of Nature - Building Bonds Through Kararehe
August 29, 2024
WC Fields, the American comedian warned - "Never work with children or animals". No doubt he was talking about being upstaged by creatures far cuter and cleverer than himself, but... We do both - and we love it!
Biophilia—the innate human affinity for nature—extends to a profound connection with animals, playing a vital role in our tamariki development. Interacting with Kararehe fosters empathy, compassion, and emotional resilience, while also encouraging outdoor play and physic...
Learning alongside kararehe can be a transformative experience for tamariki aged 3 to 6 years. Not only does it offer abundant opportunities for educational growth, but it also fosters empathy, emotional development, and a sense of responsibility. In this blog post, we will ...
How do we prepare your tamariki for school?
August 19, 2022
Naturally, our whānau want to know - why should they leave their tamariki at The Forest until aged six? So many reasons, and we will explain! But firstly - WHY do Kiwi tamariki often go to school at five?
Let’s go back to the beginning…..
The age of fiv...
What's it all about?
July 23, 2020
“There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million.” – Walt Streightiff.
A forest/ woodland environment is a perfect place for children to play freely, explore their imaginations and to gain a sense of freedom, learning through play and using nature as their teacher. We work to ensure our programme aligns seamlessly with our National curric...
Why the Forest?
November 25, 2019
Adapted from the Scandinavian approach to learning that originated in the 1950's, Forest schooling has spread across the world with the flood of research proving it's benefits for children.
This is a long term, holistic learning process that aims to raise self-awareness and ...