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'Spooky Woodland Adventure' planning guide for 9-12 year olds: https://payhip.com/b/JUZ6p

02/10/2026

In a lot of schools, I've seen that more able learners can be thought of as not 'needing' Forest School in the same way as children who aren't suited to the classroom.

When I was teaching, I noticed that those ones who always got the answer right and got lots of postove feedback in the school environment, often felt quite unsure when given more freedom outdoors.

They spend most of the time trying to work out what the teacher wants, and getting specific instructions on what to do to earn praise and tick the next box.

Over time, Forest School can help them to think more creatively, solve problems and feel more confident in relying on themselves and interacting with others in a different way. These are essential skills that children will need in our ever changing world, both now and as adults.

Have you found this? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

If you would like something a bit more structured to help 9-12 year olds engage in fun activities in the woods, I've created 'A Spooky Woodland Adventure', four sessions of challenges and games while following the story, perfect for older learners.

Comment ADVENTURE and I'll send you the details.

01/10/2026

Those Forest School activity ideas just aren't aimed at 9-12 year olds right? Especially when you work in a school. You want something that they are excited about, to help them connect with nature and have some fun.

I've created 'A Spooky Woodland Adventure' specifically for 9-12 year olds. Four sessions of activity ideas that will help you with this older ones that aren't sure whether nature is for them.

Comment ADVENTURE and I'll send you the details.

30/09/2026

Here's how to make a ghostie to hide in the trees:

You will need:
* Some white fabric
* Conkers
* Wool
* Scissors
* A black pen

Instructions:
1. Cut the fabric into squares about 15cm by 15 cm.
2. Place a conker in the middle and bunch the fabric around it.
3. Cut a long piece of wool, about 1 metre (you can trim it later).
4. Wrap the wool around the base of the conker and secure with a granny or reef knot.
5. Take on end and wrap it half way, then secure with a granny knot so you have a piece either side of your conker.
6. Pull each end to the top and tie with another knot, this will make the ghost stay upright.
7. Put the ends together and do an overhand knot to create a loop for hanging.
8. Draw a scary face onto your ghost.
Ta da!

If you need help leading sessions for older children, I've created a planning guide called 'A Spooky Woodland Adventure' - aimed at 9-12 year olds.

Four session plans that set spooky challenges for older learners, helping to keep them engaged, get creative and have fun in the woods. It costs £8.

Comment ADVENTURE if you want to link to buy.

30/09/2026

It was a fun experience, but I wasn't brave enough to go on camera myself 🙈 How far I've come in my showing up on camera game!

If you're a Forest School Leader in a school and you would love support to run your sessions, and also a bit of connection in what can be a bit of a lonely journey at times, give me a follow.

Also comment ADVENTURE for the details on my new four session Halloween planning guide for 9-12 year olds.

29/09/2026

You absolutely love leading sessions with little ones - they are enthralled by everything, explore the

Then you do your session with your older group, and you wonder what went wrong. They're not sure what to do, they say their bored, and you begin to question whether Forest School is just something that kids grow out of.

But you are sure that's not true. I mean, you know that you love being in nature, so there must be a way to help connect the big ones to it as well.

What you need is a series of sessions that hook themwoods with such curiosity and you are always fascinated by what they create and what they notice. in, that get them involved, get them interested and makes them say 'When are we going to the woods next?'

That's why I've created 'A Spooky Woodland Adventure' - four spooky session plans aimed at 9-12 year olds. It's contains letters to tell the story, activity ideas for each session and ideas for active games and reflections.

Comment ADVENTURE and I'll send you the details.

28/09/2026

So I've been hearing from my followers and also seeing myself that children aged 9 and over, particularly in schools, become less able or willing to play, do their own thing and generally engage when in the woods and in Forest School sessions.

It can feel disheartening to see learners just sitting about, saying their 'bored' or asking to do an activity they know well instead such as football or climbing on gym aparatus.

Some people say that this is just something that happens as children get older, but I wonder whether our societal messages that play is for 'younger kids' means they grow out of it much earlier than they naturally would (should we ever grow out of play?)

Do I've created something that might help. It's four sessions worth of activities for October, with letters to tell the story, activity ideas linked to them and themed running games aines at 9-12 year olds.

Maybe they'll just give you some inspiration, or maybe they'll inspire those older learners to remember what play is like and how to engage in more open ended, fun activities. You might find that they come to later sessions with more of their own ideas and they'll be away.

It costs £8 and it's available now.

Comment ADVENTURE and I'll send you the details.

Being a Forest School Leader in a school just hits different 😂If you're a Forest School Leader in a school, you may feel...
27/09/2026

Being a Forest School Leader in a school just hits different 😂

If you're a Forest School Leader in a school, you may feel like you're the only one waving the flag for Forest School, and it can feel a bit lonely at times.

But there are also so many great things about it - spending some of your week outside instead of in the classroom, getting to get stuck into fun, practical activities and knowing that you're providing children with amazing experiences they may not be getting anywhere else.

If you're looking for fun, practical ideas for 9-12 year olds (often the trickiest group for Forest School sessions) I've created 'A Spooky Woodland Adventure,' four sessions in the woods aimed specifically at older learners.

Commend ADVENTURE and I'll send you the details.

26/09/2026

It's out today! If you're a Forest School Leader or outdoor educator and you've been looking for ways to engage 9-12 year olds in Forest School and outdoor activities, I have something for you!

It has four themed and linked sessions, with resource lists, activity ideas and letters to introduce and wrap up each session.

It costs £8, it's interactive and fun, and it will have older kids asking you when the next session will be! Comment ADVENTURE and I'll send you the details.

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