The Forest School Podcast

Ep 184: How do you make adults be friends?

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Join Lewis and Wem as they explore the challenges and strategies of facilitating adult relationships in forest school settings. From icebreaker questions to creating non-judgmental spaces, this episode dives into the complexities of fostering community among grown-ups in nature-based education.

Chapter Titles and Timing:

  1. Potato-Based Introductions (00:01 - 05:02)
  2. The Art of Icebreaker Questions (05:02 - 15:22)
  3. Facilitating Adult Interactions with Children Present (15:22 - 24:37)
  4. Setting Expectations and Creating Adult-Friendly Spaces (24:37 - 29:52)
  5. The Unique Container of Forest School for Adult Play (29:52 - 35:13)

    6. Key Takeaways:

    • The importance of crafting questions that allow for varying levels of engagement
    • Balancing adult experiences with childcare responsibilities in family sessions
    • Creating adult-friendly spaces within child-centered environments
    • The challenges of overcoming societal expectations for parents to be "martyrs"
    • Forest school as a unique environment for adults to play and connect

      • Links:

      • Website: www.theforestschoolpodcast.com
      • Patreon: www.patreon.com/theforestschoolpodcast

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