Lizzie Mar 17, 20214 min[Bio] Diversity in picture booksRepresentation matters because it shapes how minorities view themselves and how they are viewed by society. Outdoor educators often use...
Lizzie Jan 6, 20214 minPlace Pedagogy and LockdownIt's been a while since I last wrote a blog post and here we are again, back in lockdown. I thought it would be a great time to share...
Lizzie Jun 19, 20205 minWriting an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Action PLan for your Forest School When I was researching last weeks blog post about Pride in Outdoor Learning I discovered how few Forest School setting had a separate...
Lizzie Jun 13, 20207 minWhy We Need Pride in Outdoor LearningI am writing this blog post for Pride month 2020 as an opener for a larger conversation about LGBTQ+ youth and adults, their access to...
CharlieMay 22, 20201 minIt's the little things that matter most sometimesThis is the inside of our vacated bluetit box. Two babies fledged yesterday and I saw them hanging bravely onto the jasmine plant and...
Lizzie Apr 28, 20203 minForming-Storming-Norming-PerformingForest School leaders study a range of learning and play theorists throughout their training and then as ongoing CPD throughout their...
CharlieApr 27, 20202 minRainbows and silver liningsIt has been wonderful to see how people have turned to and tuned into nature during this Covid19 pandemic. Technology has allowed us to...
Lizzie Apr 21, 20205 minWhy Maslow Matters in the New NormalWhat strange times we are living through, 4 weeks into lockdown and 'social distancing'. We are quickly learning how incredible local...
Lizzie Feb 27, 20205 minPensdell Woods When Muddy Puddle Club first began back in 2013 I had big dreams which have, slowly over the years, become reality. Hard work, passion,...
Lizzie Jan 16, 20206 minSchemas in Forest School and Outdoor Play Let's geek out on Piaget! In a previous post I wrote about our workshop at the Forest School conference which explored how understanding...
Lizzie Jan 16, 20205 minBeyond Sustainability at Forest School : Part 1The importance of sustainability is often discussed in the Forest School community and we spend a huge amount of time on our courses...
Lizzie Dec 10, 20193 minHow can we demonstrate the impact of Long Term Forest School to new forest school leaders?We love training Forest School Leaders. The training focuses on the history of Forest School, the theory that underpins the practice, how...
CharlieNov 18, 20192 minIf at first, you don't succeed, keep trying and make sure they see you!The days are colder and most of our Forest School sessions involve fire in one way or another. For warmth, for cooking or simply to see...
CharlieNov 3, 20193 minPlaying clothes:CharlieIf you had the opportunity to see my wardrobe when I was a child, it would become very clear where and when being outdoors became my...
Lizzie Nov 2, 20196 minForest School Association conference 2019: Play and communityThe Forest School Association conference is a yearly event held at a different location across the country every year. It is a full...
Lizzie Oct 30, 20193 minA very Muddy history: Lizzie I am often asked how I became involved with outdoor learning and Forest School and built the Muddy Puddle Club business into what it is...
Lizzie Oct 10, 20191 minWelcome!Welcome to our new Muddy Puddle Club website and blog! We are so excited to be able to use this blog to share with you our Muddy...