Hundred Paths: Forest School Practitioners

The forest is the ultimate sensory playground for babies, offering just the right amount of natural stimuli. If you want your little one (6mo to 17mo) to experience baby-led play the Forest School way, we would love to have you. Tap the link in our bio to sign up for our upcoming sessions!

We are deeply grateful to for inviting us to Jeju Island to facilitate its Forest School sessions.

What resonated most was witnessing how space was intentionally held for children. It reminded us of the nurturing environment our coaches create back home. It’s always comforting to be in the company of like-minded practitioners.

We look forward to returning to Korea again in the future.

“𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥’𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥’𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳.” - 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘢 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥

Before children can sit still to learn, their bodies are already gathering information through climbing, balancing, carrying, jumping, observing and exploring space.

What may look like “just play” is actually the nervous system laying foundations for learning. In Term 3, we return to the forest - where the body leads.

🌿 To honour the journey of learning and connection within the group, learners are required to attend a 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 per term for a Forest School experience.

🌿 Trial sessions are available only within the first half of the term.

We welcome both new and returning families to join us in this important journey. Head over to our bio to register!

When life gets busy, it’s easy to forget ourselves. Allow us to hold space for you as you meet yourselves in the forest with gentleness.

Forest Circle returns this 27 June at Pulau Ubin.
Head on over to our bio to join us in the forest for a gathering of connection, reflection and community. 🌴

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We had the pleasure of having children of ages 4yo to 12yo from HSCA SPIN (Highpoint Community Services Association: Single Parents INformed INvolved INcluded) in the forest with us.

Their gentle and curious ways of playing in the forest reiterated that children can befriend the forest when adults trust them. We are looking forward to seeing these children and more of their friends again soon!

Playing in parks, forests and void decks allow children to build a sense of belonging and appreciation for their home. As the Malay saying goes, “tak kenal maka tak cinta” i.e. if we don’t get to know something, we don’t come to love it.

Play is in our DNA.

Playing in parks, forests and void decks allows children to build a sense of belonging and appreciation for their home. As the Malay saying goes, “𝘵𝘢𝘬 𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘢 𝘵𝘢𝘬 𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘢” i.e. if we don’t get to know something, we don’t come to love it.

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐍𝐀.

Why does learning have to look like worksheets, instructions and outcomes? For children, there is no difference between play and learning.

Play 𝘪𝘴 the very foundation of learning, shaping how they think, move and connect with the world. It is in play that children discover the self.

“The hands are the instrument of the mind.” - Maria Montessori

If this resonates with you, join us via link in bio. We welcome all children into the forest!🌻

Every Forest School session is like a story that comes to life.

Each child brings their own ideas, questions and discoveries, a recipe for creativity and excitement.

During our drop-off sessions, our coaches notice and capture all the learning that happens, even the small things you might not see right away.

We share these in our “Letters From The Forest.” If you’ve read them, we hope they have been a joy to receive. 💌