So what have we been up to lately? Besides trying to navigate being two. Well we've been going to our usual gym class. and we're also trying out Forest School.
Well so far we've only been to three sessions but it has been such an experience that I just have to write about it :)
First session, it rained right when we started but I can see that E was already into it which is great. When he is comfortable i am comfortable too. He clearly is enjoying being outside and getting to explore more. I've been wanting to sign E up for forest school ever since E was younger. We noticed that he enjoys being outside, getting to explore things and I want to continue to encourage his curiosity. In a class setting, E is usually asked to participate and sometimes its hard for him and also for me because I'd rather he not do something when he doesn't want to but of course the teacher have to encourage him to try but for forest school, its mostly child led and I like that. I find that E thrives on that. His creativity soars too. And i get to be creative with him too.
Nature play is something I want E to enjoy. Growing up, I remember enjoying our time outside playing with whatever we could find and I want E to be into it too. Our morning walks are nice but I'm always wishing that E get to experience more. Living in a city is hard because everywhere there's roads, constructions and not much nature paths. So yes, forest school. When I first learned about it, I immediately thought that this is something which E would enjoy and he is enjoying it. We get to immerse ourselves entirely in nature for two hours regardless of weather and it's been so freeing. So we'll be doing that for a bit now.
-M