The Learning Pioneers

pelling
Grammar
Researching
Comprehension skills

Science:
Electronics
Habitats
Plants/animals
Light
Sound
Forces
Human body

Geography:
Space
Biomes
Countries/cultures/landmarks
UK (counties, local area and topographical features)
Weather
Land forms
Mapping
Compass skills

History:
History of medicine
World wars
Past 1000 years

Botany:
Plant/tree identification
Foraging
Growing food

Plumbing, mechanics, engineering, electrical, design and more. Zoology:
Animals (types, needs, habitats, interaction with ecosystem etc)

The Forest pioneers 12 month workshop will cover but is not limited to;

The first sessions will focus on core skills and safety. Activities will increase week on week and will include: games; storytelling; natural art activities; use of tools (if skills and behaviour indicators secured); exploring, nature watching and hunting (no animal will be hurt); climbing, rolling; practical woodland skills (e.g. willow weaving); building dens, sculptures; time to be quiet, reflect or talk; develop the ability to observe silently – to look and hear what’s happening around them. Building and lighting a fire
Cooking on fire
Building and managing a compost loo
Pond management
Water management and filtration
Animal management
Land management
Foraging
Seeding, planting and growing food
Woodland maintenance
Yoga & meditation
Sewing
Woodwork
Maths
English
Science
Listening
Singing and dance

Also: meditation, mindfulness, yoga, sport. We will encourage growth mindsets, communication skills, working together and solving problems as a community and showing kindness, respect, grace and courtesy.