Forest School Teacher Trainings
We want to help you discover the joy of forest schooling.
The foundations of our forest school programs are - wonder, kaitiakitanga, and joy.
When we create space for wonder we unlock the potential inside every learner.
When we teach children the importance of katiakitanga, they become caretakers of their environment, their culture, and each other.
What children learn with joy, they never forget.
Join us on our property just outside of Whanganui for a learning experience that will reinvigorate your teaching. Whether you are hoping to incorporate a bit of nature play into your classroom, or are hoping to run a forest school program of your own, our workshops can help you gain confidence and skills.
If you can't come to us, we can come to you. Email us at TheECOschool@gmail.com to see if we can offer our teacher training at a site near you.
The foundations of our forest school programs are - wonder, kaitiakitanga, and joy.
When we create space for wonder we unlock the potential inside every learner.
When we teach children the importance of katiakitanga, they become caretakers of their environment, their culture, and each other.
What children learn with joy, they never forget.
Join us on our property just outside of Whanganui for a learning experience that will reinvigorate your teaching. Whether you are hoping to incorporate a bit of nature play into your classroom, or are hoping to run a forest school program of your own, our workshops can help you gain confidence and skills.
If you can't come to us, we can come to you. Email us at TheECOschool@gmail.com to see if we can offer our teacher training at a site near you.
Current Offerings:
Certificates
Workshops (Half-Day, Full-Day, or Multi-Day)
Professional Development & Consultancy
Certificates
- Level One- Kaiako i Te Taiao Forest Educator Course (40 hours) January 2022
- Level Two - Kaiako i Te Taiao Forest Educator Course (40 hours plus pre-req) April 2022
Workshops (Half-Day, Full-Day, or Multi-Day)
- Forest Schooling: 101
- Nature Educator Upskill: Knots, Shelters, Fire, & Storytelling
- Playing with Fire
- Bushcraft for kids (and adults too!)
- Forest School in Mainstream Schools
- 3 Forest School 'Activities' for any Classroom
- Forest Schooling and the NZ Curriculum
Professional Development & Consultancy
- Available to meet your needs and your budget
- Motivational Speaking and Staff Development Days to inspire your team
