Friday, 7 November 2014

History- The Development of Forest School

 
 
"Educational pioneers such as Froebel. Isaacs, McMillian and Steiner promoted the value of the natural environment for children's health, learning, and emotional well-being. Nature Kindergarten originated in Europe in the early 20th century as a way of learning about the natural world." - Urban Forest School

"The concept of Forest School was established in Scandinavia. In the 1980's, this education approach was implemented in Denmark for children. This was a resolution because there was no indoor facilities for them." Kindling Play and Training

Carp Ridge was the first Forest School in Canada which was launched in 2007 by Marlene Powers outside of Ottawa. She is also the founder of Forest School Canada along with Heather Andrachuk. The Canadian Forest School Movement

"Maplewood Forest School is the first Forest School in Southwestern Ontario and the first Forest School in Canada to offer programs to both preschool and school-aged children." Maplewood Forest School
 
 

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