Does this sound like you?
… You want to equip your child with life skills to prepare him for the future.
… You need a breather because aside from being a parent, the role of a teacher has been added to your plate.
… You are struggling to make each lesson easy and fun for your children, just so you can sustain their full attention for a period of time.
… You are overwhelmed with the amount of work it takes to prepare various activities according to the needs and learning styles of your children.
… You are wondering whether what they’re learning may be applicable in their day-to-day lives.
… You want to make a difference in your children’s lives in overall aspects, not just academics, but social, emotional, self esteem.
If you answered “yes” to at least one of these, read on.
What if...
As a parent-educator,
- You can engage your students in experiences they will like and enjoy without extreme or grand preparations needed.
- You can focus on the child’s strengths, and are more discerning to each child’s learning style (and actually be able to help them learn).
- You can ensure that the kids are emotionally growing, fostering resiliency and independence.
- Your students are inspired, loved and understood; and that your relationship is more like a friend and a mentor to them.
- You have a strong partnership with families
- You go to work knowing that your students are enthusiastic to share their ideas and create possibilities.
Hi, I am Sharon
Before becoming a forest school leader, I was helping out in our family business.
I felt stuck in a job that did not give me joy. It was only until recently that I discovered my true calling. [More on that later.]
I did not feel successful because my gifts are not being used. I did not have a voice of my own.
I saw a similarity happening to my 11-yr old niece, Maia. In every decision she makes, she consults her mom (my sister).
If you’re a parent, do you remember having your child for the first time?
You want to give the world to them, and do everything to protect them from the dangers of the world.
We did the same to Maia. She almost did not lift a finger, as we did all the heavy lifting for her.
The problem with that is that she became dependent on other people to do things for her. Worse, she became too dependent on us to also think for her.
That got me thinking:
Are my nieces and nephew, or should I say,
are OUR CHILDREN ready for the future?
The skills they learn in school, are they enough to make them succeed? Are the schools preparing them for independence and success?
Remember I told you something about finding my calling? Because I didn’t want to die not living my purpose, I searched. I discovered 3 things I love were: the outdoors, education, and children.
This searched led me to forest school.
Here’s what I discovered:
The problems that we talked about can be addressed by 2 simple things—nature and play. But only if you know how to facilitate it properly.
That type of education is called FOREST SCHOOL.
The wonderful thing about forest school is that…
- Children can freely learn, not just confined to the four walls of a classroom, but in a relaxing environment such as nature.
- Outdoors is where they learn to be confident, resilient, creative and independent, because it just cannot be taught in the classroom.
- Education is holistic and the different domains of the child are developed–physical, emotional, social, intellectual, communication, spiritual.
- When kids are connected to nature, it helps us build a generation of humans who appreciate, show respect and take care of the environment.
- You don’t need to prepare materials because nature provides rich and natural resources for kids to explore.
- Kids get to experience risky play, which allows them to learn to watch out for themselves, others, and the environment.
Forest school has given me the most fulfilling job both as an educator and an auntie.
I’d like to invite you to:
Braving the Outdoors is a 3-month group coaching and mastermind program for parents and teachers who want to forest school their children.
Braving the Outdoors Coaching and Mastermind Program will help you facilitate children’s nature play with confidence–
- Confidence in your understanding of its ethos.
- Confidence in your skill to lead your child.
- Confidence in the impact you will leave.
Who is it for?
It’s for parents, educators, or anyone who is interested in Forest School & would like to find out more.
- You want to apply the forest school ethos to your homeschooling kids.
- You want to have an idea on how to integrate academic lessons with forest school concepts
- You want to be a more efficient and effective mentor, so you can connect with kids deeply and help them learn not just in school, but in life
- You want to grow continuously in the profession and learn a different approach in education
- You want to know how to incorporate methods in each children’s learning styles
- You value that hands-on experience is truly beneficial for learners
- You enjoy working with young children
- You enjoy being outside
- You eventually want to set up a Forest School
What you receive in Braving the Outdoors
Group Coaching and Mastermind calls
Group coaching are interactive classes with group discussions, presentations, and sharing on observations of photo or video recordings. This is the accountability you're looking for.
Training Modules
This course is online and self-paced. You can learn in any place and any time that suits you. Six training modules you can access in an online portal.
Affordable Coaching
Invest in yourself and spare yourself from wondering whether you’re doing it right or not. The small investment you make on yourself will have a lifetime impact on the learners as long as you show up and do the work consistently.
Private high touch connection
Access to the private Braving the Outdoors Facebook group. You will not be left alone to process the learning. This is a safe place where we would come together and talk about our struggles and growth as a community.
What Previous Students Say:
What’s Inside the Training Modules:
This course will give you a background to Forest School and how it can benefit children’s learning.
If you’re interested in implementing Forest School at home, your workplace, or you’re interested in setting up your own Forest School eventually, this is a good place to begin.
Training Includes:
- Introduction to Forest School and its Principles
- The Child
- Holistic Development
- Pedagogies
- Domain: Approach to Learning
- Risk Management
- The Adult
- Your role as an educator/facilitator
- The Environment
- Flora and fauna identification
- Environmental impact
- Woodland management
Do NOT delay.
You have to start now, while your child is young. This is the age where this kind of development matters the most; and you know you cannot take back time.
GIVE YOURSELF THIS GIFT.
Now, imagine yourself waking up each day excited because your child loves learning. Even you are not stressed because you do not have to drag them.
You also rest assured that when they grow up to be teenagers, they are grounded in their values. You sleep peacefully at night knowing they are not easily bullied or that they will be irresponsible with drugs and sex.
Your Learning Investment
4-Month Package Program
Option 1: Full Rate one-time payment P9000 (P18,000)
Option 2: Full Rate three-installment plan (P3,500/payment)
I want this training to be inclusive. If you want to join, but are experiencing financial challenges, please feel free to apply on a pay-as-you-can basis. Email me at info@forestschoolphilippines.com
Training Module Only
Full Payment of P5,000
Payment Details
Bank Details
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