Behind the bush learning boom: why getting dirty and lighting fires is good for Australian children

the guardian

Forest school, bush kindy, beach school, outdoor immersion – depending on the state you live in, the terminology used may be different, but there is no doubt that the popularity of alternative, all-weather, outdoor programs for preschool-age children is growing nationwide.

Proponents of forest schools argue that outdoor learning improves social interactions and results in fewer gendered play experiences for preschoolers.

The Guardian visited Wildlings Forest School in Brisbane to see this hands-on learning in action…