The Autumn sessions were amazing! Thanks so much to the families who joined us to ride broomsticks, build shelters, play in the leaves, forage for food and generally have a great time outside with our little ones.
Keep an eye out for the next sessions coming in the New Year!
Get in touch to register your interest for the next Tree Tots
The sessions are aimed at toddlers aged between 18 - 36 months. They take place outside in the beautiful Pine Woods. As a Forest School Leader I aim to follow the guiding principles of Forest Schools. Both play and choice are at the heart of the Forest Schools ethos and you and your child are at the heart of every session, so I won't provide a definitive list of what will happen each week before we meet! However, here is an indication of some exciting activities that we might choose to do:
The price for 5 sessions is £45. To find out more, or to book your place, please use the contact form or email enquiries@beyondthefootpaths.co.uk
Why not get outside and try something a bit different with your baby?
Forest Babies are outdoor, woodland activity sessions, run by me (a qualified Forest School Leader) and based on the Forest School ethos. Each session is tailored to meet the needs and interests of you and your baby.
Forest Babies will return in the Spring/Summer of 2025.
Sessions take place in the beautiful Pine Woods in Harrogate
The activities are aimed at babies who may be sitting and/or crawling but not yet walking: roughly between 5-10 months of age.
£45 for the 5-week block
To book your place or find out more, please use the contact form or email enquiries@beyondthefootpaths.co.uk
How Forest Babies came to be
I created Forest Babies because I couldn’t find it! I wanted to spend quality time outside with my daughter before she could walk but I couldn’t see any classes or courses that offered me the opportunity...so I made my own! A group of friends agreed to join me and, following the ethos of the Forest Schools’ guiding principles, we headed to the woods with our little ones.
As a Forest School Leader I aim to follow the guiding principles of Forest Schools. Both play and choice are at the heart of the Forest Schools ethos and you and your child are at the heart of every session, so I won't provide a definitive list of what will happen each week before we meet! However, here is an indication of the type of activities that we might choose to do:
I look forward to seeing you and your little ones for our woodland adventures!
What are the benefits of spending time outside with my baby?
Want to learn more about the theory? Try these links:
https://wordsforlife.org.uk/activities/why-spend-time-outside-with-your-baby-or-toddler/
https://www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk/blog/why-do-babies-need-time-outdoors
https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/games-and-play/benefits-outdoor-play-for-children
"We loved taking part in Forest Babies, my son Charlie has always been happier outside and there was no class like this available for his age. Molly was a lovely group leader and is very engaging for babies and adults alike. She had some fantastic, novel ideas that we will definitely carry on doing as a family for years to come. I would absolutely recommend this for anybody looking for a fun way to spend quality time with their baby!"
Lucy, Forest Babies 2022
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