--- product_id: 70180922 title: "A Year of Forest School: Outdoor Play and Skill-building Fun for Every Season" price: "R816" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/70180922-a-year-of-forest-school-outdoor-play-and-skill-building store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # A Year of Forest School: Outdoor Play and Skill-building Fun for Every Season **Price:** R816 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Year of Forest School: Outdoor Play and Skill-building Fun for Every Season - **How much does it cost?** R816 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/70180922-a-year-of-forest-school-outdoor-play-and-skill-building) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description More games, crafts and skills Forest School style, building on the success of Play the Forest School Way. This book is organized by season to encourage kids to get outdoors come rain, shine or snow! Following on from the bestselling Play the Forest School Way, here is a brilliant selection of brand-new games, crafts and activities to get kids developing new skills and exploring the natural world all year round. Structured around the four seasons of the year, each chapter is packed full of step-by-step Forest School games and activities that harmonize with the weather and what’s happening in nature at that time of year, with a nod to seasonal festivals such as Easter and Christmas. In spring, for example, you could make a mud birthday cake to celebrate Earth Day on 22 April, or (inspired by bird song) craft sistrums from sticks and bottle tops, or make a clay hare and enjoy dandelion tea and a chocolate egg hunt at a spring day out. At Forest School, children return to the same location again and again, building a lasting connection with a specific part of the natural world, and this book in its year-round approach will bring this aspect of Forest School play to the fore. Each of the four seasonal chapters includes a description of an extended session (combining active and quieter activities plus, for some, an idea for foraging/cooking) to guide Forest School leaders planning themed days and parents looking for party inspiration or nature days out. The Forest School ethos of nature-based play and learning that encourages children to develop confidence, self-esteem and emotional intelligence is exactly what’s needed in an era when childhood problems such as obesity and anxiety are on the rise. Woven through the year are stories from the authors’ own Forest School classes, as they make a passionate case for the importance of ensuring children’s access to nature and the incredible benefits they will gain from being outside, even in the heart of a city. Review: Great resource - Awesome ideas for Forest School teachers or parents who want to get their children out in nature! Review: Full of fun activities! - My grandson's name is Forest so he especially loves this book. We consult it often for fun things to do ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #49,131 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #26 in Children's & Youth Sports #31 in Trees in Biological Sciences #73 in Crafts for Children (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 862 Reviews | ## Images ![A Year of Forest School: Outdoor Play and Skill-building Fun for Every Season - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JDVOqvudL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great resource *by S***K on June 4, 2025* Awesome ideas for Forest School teachers or parents who want to get their children out in nature! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Full of fun activities! *by D***T on December 8, 2024* My grandson's name is Forest so he especially loves this book. We consult it often for fun things to do ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulous Introduction to Sharing Nature with Children *by C***A on November 13, 2019* With the very British feel to this unique resource, just perusing it transported me back to England in the wooded area and fields north of Fairford near where we lived - visiting our tree friends and hedgrow residents wth my oldest daughter. Has very nice outdoor learning activities that I plan to now use with her 5 year old son once the snow melts down some here in Montana. While not comprehensive, it is a lovely introduction to Forest School activities that work well with small groups of children. Wish I'd had this resource while home educating my children 1989-2005. While I grew up near wooded areas and spent much free time exploring and learning, this book is useful and valuable for those with little to no outdoor/woodland experience. ## Frequently Bought Together - A Year of Forest School: Outdoor Play and Skill-building Fun for Every Season - Play The Forest School Way: Woodland Games and Crafts for Adventurous Kids - Forest School Adventure: Outdoor Skills and Play for Children --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/70180922-a-year-of-forest-school-outdoor-play-and-skill-building](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/70180922-a-year-of-forest-school-outdoor-play-and-skill-building) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-21*